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U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan made some jabs at the Trump administration and the Republican leaders in Congress while answering constituents’ questions about redistricting, immigration and other issues on Wednesday at a Portage town hall meeting.

“They are masters at distraction,” he said.

First District U.S. Rep. Frank Mrvan, D-Highland, and other members of the Congressional Steel Caucus are urging the Trump administration not to use tariffs on steel as a bargaining chip in upcoming trade negotiations.

The caucus, which consists of more than 100 members of Congress from parts of the country that make steel or supply the steel industry, sent a letter asking the administration to maintain the 50% tariffs on most foreign-made steel during trade talks.

Imports of corrosion-resistant steel have been surging, jumping by 46% year-over-year in 2024.

The Gary / Chicago International Airport has announced an acceleration in the construction schedule of the first phase of its cargo services expansion project, now planned for completion by the end of the year.

Receipt of a previously allocated $9.82 million grant will allow the airport to construct all eight planned wide-bodied aircraft parking positions simultaneously, the airport said.

The infrastructure will be situated on about 25 acres of concrete ramp as part of the Phase 1 cargo expansion.

A $9.8 million state grant will enable the expansion of cargo ramp positions as the Gary/Chicago International Airport moves forward on Phase 1 of its cargo expansion services. The work involves the construction of 25 acres of concrete on a 55-acre site on the airport’s west end.

The airport authority approved the contract modification with ramp contractor Superior Construction, of Gary, at its Wednesday meeting. Last month, the board awarded a $15 million contract to Superior for Phase 1 of the project.

The Gary / Chicago International Airport is accelerating the construction schedule of their cargo services expansion.

The announcement coincided with the airport receiving a previously allocated $9.82 million grant by the State of Indiana. The timing of the grant allows the airport to construct its full allocation of eight wide-bodied aircraft parking positions simultaneously. The parking is housed on about 25 acres of concrete ramp.

The City of Valparaiso has kicked off a major sewer and stormwater separation project, supported by a $960,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency with support from Congressman Frank Mrvan. This $1.5 million infrastructure improvement aims to reduce flooding, protect Salt Creek, increase stormwater capacity and enhance overall stormwater management in the city’s downtown area. The project is estimated to remove an estimated 13 million gallons of stormwater from the combined sewer system annually.

The City of Valparaiso has kicked off a major sewer and stormwater separation project, supported by a $960,000 grant from the United States Environmental Protection Agency with support from Congressman Frank Mrvan. This $1.5 million infrastructure improvement aims to reduce flooding, protect Salt Creek, increase stormwater capacity and enhance overall stormwater management in the city’s downtown area. The project is estimated to remove an estimated 13 million gallons of stormwater from the combined sewer system annually.