Articles tagged as: IPB
May 7, 2024
Anti-abortion group sues Indiana Department of Health for access to terminated pregnancy reports
The Indiana Department of Health stopped sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports, or TPRs, in December due to patient privacy concerns. The reports are completed by medical providers following an abortion in the state of Indiana, and include data about the patient and the procedure. An anti-abortion group is suing the agency saying the decision violates Indiana's public records law.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Despite concerns from families, FSSA says attendant care transition will continue as planned
The Family and Social Services Administration plans to move forward with a significant change to a Medicaid program utilized by more than 1,600 children with disabilities despite concerns from caregivers. The agency responded to recommendations made by families of Medically complex children to the governor.
Read MoreMay 6, 2024
Free election support hotline available to Indiana voters at 866-OUR-VOTE
Indiana voters who have questions about casting a ballot or encounter issues at the polls can call or text a free hotline to get answers and support at 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683).
Read MoreMay 3, 2024
New Indiana SUN Bucks modeled after successful federal summer, pandemic EBT programs
This summer, Indiana families with eligible, school-aged children will be able to get money for groceries from the new Indiana SUN Bucks program organized by the state and the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The new program comes after similar programs in recent years showed positive outcomes for children.
Read MoreMay 3, 2024
Federal move to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous could prompt action in Indiana
The Biden administration announced this week it's moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That move could put more pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to take some steps toward cannabis legalization.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
FSSA lays out providers, tier-system transition from attendant care to Structured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Law professor calls Rokita's opinion on pronoun use in workplace 'counterproductive'
One law professor says an advisory opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita on pronoun use in the workplace is counterproductive for employers.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Judge strikes down state law banning help for minors with abortion access in other states
A federal court this week permanently struck down a state law that tried to ban people from telling minors about other states abortion laws without parental consent.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Highway work zone speed cameras likely deployed in Indiana in late summer, early fall
Speed cameras on a few highway work zones around Indiana are expected to arrive in late summer or early fall.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
County clerk encourages Hoosier voters to turn out for May 7 primary
Election officials are encouraging Hoosiers to vote ahead of the May 7 primary election.
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