Articles tagged as: IPB
May 16, 2024
New data shows Indiana had second largest decrease in overdose deaths in 2023
The rate of drug overdose deaths in the country decreased by about three percent in 2023, marking the first annual decrease since 2018. Provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows the number of overdose deaths in Indiana decreased from 2022 to 2023.
Read MoreMay 16, 2024
Report: Older women face more financial burdens, social isolation than men
Polis Centers State of Aging report looked at adults aged 55 and older in central Indiana the regions fastest growing demographic.
Read MoreMay 15, 2024
Expert: Legal discussion on terminated pregnancy reports in complicated 'gray' area
The Indiana Department of Health stopped sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports due to patient privacy concerns. But the attorney general and an anti-abortion group say this violates the states public records law. One legal expert said the requirements and privacy concerns create complicated gray areas for state officials to navigate.
Read MoreMay 15, 2024
Lawmakers to study absenteeism, artificial intelligence; cannabis not on the agenda
Indiana lawmakers will explore school absenteeism, artificial intelligence and homeowners associations, among other issues, during this years legislative study committees.
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
How do environmental emission 'quotas' work? One expert explains
How do environmental emission quotas work and how do they affect communities around the state? One member of our audience was curious.
Read MoreMay 14, 2024
Holcomb wants more transparency from Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun
Gov. Eric Holcomb said hes looking for transparency from Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun on his plans for the states future.
Read MoreMay 13, 2024
Which Indiana communities are most vulnerable to climate change?
Which Indiana communities are most vulnerable to climate change? One member of our audience was curious.
Read MoreMay 13, 2024
Rep. Rita Fleming resigns suddenly, effective immediately
Rep. Rita Fleming (D-Jeffersonville) announced Monday she is resigning her Statehouse seat, effective immediately, she's stepping down to focus on her family.
Read MoreMay 10, 2024
Districts struggle to educate voters about murky referendum language on ballots
Indiana superintendents say schools face an uphill battle to pass referendums. Two superintendents of schools that had referendums this year said its difficult to educate voters about how referendums will affect their property taxes.
Read MoreMay 10, 2024
Indiana joins states, industry trade groups filing lawsuit against EPA carbon rule
A group of states co-led by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is suing the Environmental Protection Agency over its recent carbon rule.
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