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NIPSCO Under Fire for Power Outages | Fort Wayne News
Governor Mike Braun is demanding a state investigation into NIPSCO after catastrophic power outages left thousands without electricity for nearly two weeks, accusing the utility of neglecting tree trimming and misusing infrastructure funds. A class-action lawsuit echoes these claims, with residents citing medical emergencies and economic losses. While NIPSCO credits its crews for rapid restoration and boasts doubled vegetation spending since 2016, the governor insists accountability is non-negotiable — mobilizing the National Guard to aid recovery and vowing Hoosiers deserve better from their…
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