Utility disconnections for struggling of Hoosiers may begin soon; payment plans extended
Hoosiers will have another 60 days to sign up for a utility payment plan, but the shutoff moratorium still ends Friday, despite calls for its extension.
London Gibson, Indianapolis Star
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