Articles tagged as: IPB
March 27, 2024
Majority of GOP gubernatorial candidates in latest debate oppose new reading retention law
A majority of the Republican gubernatorial candidates on a debate stage Wednesday said they don't support the new Indiana law that could hold back thousands of students who fail their third grade reading test.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Indiana Democrats focus on flipping state House seats, breaking GOP supermajority
The Indiana Democratic Party is focused on flipping at least four seats in the state House this year, which would break the supermajority Republicans have had for more than a decade.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Republican gubernatorial candidates spar in primary's first televised debate
Attacks between some of the Republican candidates for governor sharpened Tuesday during the primary's first televised debate.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Expert pushes back on attorney general's report on COVID-19 data, says it lacks context
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita published a report that he said proves the state used faulty data to justify the Stay-At-Home order at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, experts warn Rokita's claims lack context.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
FAFSA glitches leave students, colleges without crucial financial information
Problems with the rollout of a new form has prevented many colleges from offering financial aid packages and left students confused about how much aid they're eligible to receive as important deadlines roll by.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2024
Testing for lead in kids' bones reveals evidence of long-term damage a blood test might miss
While none of the kids had blood lead levels high enough to trigger the state to take action, they did have high levels in their bones.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024
Two weeks left to register to vote in Indiana's 2024 primary election
You can register to vote online, by mail or in person. The deadline in order to be eligible to cast a ballot in Indiana's 2024 primary election is April 8.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2024
Advocates: Newly signed laws that could limit debt protections 'frustrating'
Advocates say recently signed bills that could weaken debt protections for Hoosiers are frustrating. Two bills signed into law following the 2024 session limit some banking protections.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady at 3.5 percent for six consecutive months
Indiana state officials say the state's overall economic outlook remains strong, even as the state's labor force has shrunk four consecutive months.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
Indiana Gaming Commission waves aside concerns about major funding shift in new law
Indiana gaming officials seem to be largely dismissing concerns about a new law that will fundamentally shift the way gaming enforcement is funded.
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