Brian Scott

I play on the radio from 7 am - 1 pm weekdays on 98.9 WYRZ and WYRZ.org. Follow me on twitter @WYRZBrianScott or e-mail me at brian@wyrz.org.

Starting a Summer Job? Here’s What You Need To Know About Taxes

INDIANAPOLIS – College and high school students considering working over the summer should ensure they understand taxable income to avoid confusion next tax season. Most often, taxes are withheld from an employee’s paycheck. However, students may encounter situations where their taxes are not withheld, and they would need to pay …

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Rokita: Fighting to Prevent Youth Opioid Addiction

WASHINGTON, DC—Chairman of the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education, Congressman Todd Rokita, released this statement after the White House announced their new opioid initiative campaign: The Truth About Opioids: “The opioid crisis continues to infiltrate our communities and harm our youth,” said Congressman Todd Rokita. “We must …

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Crouch, FSSA announce 21 Golden Hoosier Award recipients

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2018) – Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch, in collaboration with the Indiana Family and Social Service Administration’s Division of Aging, announced that 21 senior citizens will receive the 2018 Golden Hoosier Award. “With more than 80 submissions from individuals across the state, it certainly was difficult to narrow …

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Indiana Schools Report Progress in Digital Learning Environments and Cybersecurity Needs According to 2018 Tech Plan Survey

INDIANAPOLIS – According to survey results released today by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), significant progress is being made in creating digital learning environments and providing schools with greater cybersecurity. In total, 80 percent of Indiana school districts now have initiatives aimed at providing a computing device for each …

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U.S. 31/S.R. 135 Scheduled for Asphalt Resurface

MARION CO., Ind. – Milestone Construction has plans to resurface parts of S.R 135 and U.S. 31 south of Indianapolis. U.S. 31 Pavement Replacement The asphalt resurface project planned for U.S. 31 will take place from Mills Avenue to Beechwood Lane. Traffic will be down to one lane in each …

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I-70 Exit Ramp Closure at Illinois Street this Weekend

INDIANAPOLIS – INDOT is planning to close the Illinois Street ramp from I-70 East to perform a full depth concrete patch, weather permitting. During the closure, traffic can access the Meridian Street exit ramp. The ramp closure is anticipated to happen on Friday, June 8 at 9 a.m. and reopen …

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Rokita: Veterans Come First

WASHINGTON, DC—Congressman Rokita released this statement after President Trump signed the VA Mission Act of 2018: “In America, our veterans must come first. It is unacceptable how many burdens have been placed on our veterans because of the failed VA bureaucracy,” said Congressman Rokita. “We have a responsibility to provide …

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