Articles tagged as: IPB
April 17, 2024
Indiana receives over $3 million to reclaim abandoned coal mines
Indiana is expected to receive more than $3 million in funding to reclaim abandoned coal mines in the state. The money comes from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands program.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
Preliminary data shows decrease to infant mortality. Expert says rate is consistent but concerning
Preliminary data for 2023 shows a decrease in Indiana's infant mortality rate for the first time since 2019, according to a new report.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
GOP governor candidates spend $35 million in most expensive primary in state history
Indiana's six Republican candidates for governor have spent more than $35 million in the most expensive primary in state history, with $20 million of that total coming in just the last three months.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
Banks wants to bring 'proven fiscal and social conservative track record' to U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) said he wants to be Indiana's next U.S. senator to step up and do more for the entire state.
Read MoreApril 15, 2024
State Board of Education kicks off rulemaking for new reading retention law
The Indiana State Board of Education voted last week to begin rulemaking for a new literacy law recently passed by state lawmakers.
Read MoreApril 15, 2024
Both Democratic U.S. Senate candidates cite abortion rights as major impetus for their campaigns
Both of Indiana's Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate said they're running to help restore abortion rights.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Indiana's civic health is poor. Community groups want to change that
Indiana ranks among the lowest states in the country in civic participation. Groups from across the state met at the Indiana Civics Summit this week, and hope to work together to boost civic engagement and increase voter turnout.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Indiana hospital receives 'high performing' designation for maternal outcomes among Black patients
Black patients in Indiana have a higher infant and maternal mortality rate than White patients despite having fewer births overall.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus launches latest town hall series around the state
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will launch its annual town hall series Saturday, visiting six cities over the next few months.
Read MoreApril 12, 2024
Here's what Indiana's Republican gubernatorial candidates have to say about cannabis
Indiana is an island when it comes to legal cannabis, as all of its bordering states have taken steps to legalize the drug in some way, whether for recreational or medical use.
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