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It's becoming a tradition for Northwest Indiana's congressman to briefly chat with the president of the United States following his annual State of the Union address.

For the second year in a row, U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan, D-Highland, managed to get nearly a minute of one-on-one time with Democratic President Joe Biden as the president walked the center aisle to exit the House chamber after his speech.

U.S. Rep. Frank J. Mrvan is continuing in his second term to serve on two House committees focused on the needs of organized labor, workers, veterans, teachers and students.

The Highland Democrat recently announced that he's retained his seats on the Committee on Veterans' Affairs and the Committee on Education and the Workforce for the 118th Congress, which runs until Jan. 3, 2025.

Hammond, Gary and East Chicago are getting federal funding to help reduce traffic fatalities. The cities have been awarded grants from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Safe Streets and Roads for All program, part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

There are some areas of life where practical experience makes all the difference, such as nursing. Thanks to a $1 million federal award students at the Valparaiso University College of Nursing & Health Professions will see significant updates to the Simulation and Experiential Learning Centers they use for hands-on learning.

“What called you to service?” moderator Professor Robert Wichlinski asked a trio of public servants at the start of Valpo’s 2023 MLK Day Celebration. During the “Human Rights, The Ideal vs. Reality” focus session, featured panelists Valparaiso City Councilman Robert Cotton, Congressman Frank Mrvan and Portage Township Trustee Brendan Clancy spoke about their experiences.