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Public Affairs / January 21, 2025
House bill aims to bolster nuclear, retain coal and gas plants for AI data centers
A House bill, HB 1007, aims to help ensure AI data centers coming into the state have the massive amount of power they need — primarily by subsidizing small nuclear plants and keeping coal and natural gas plants online. Consumer and environmental advocates worry this could mean higher electric bills for Hoosiers.
Local News / January 22, 2025
New leader to take troubled Indianapolis Housing Agency's reins in February
After more than two decades of mismanagement that culminated in a federal takeover last year, the Indianapolis Housing Agency is getting a new leader.
Arts & Culture / January 17, 2025
Interview: Preserving Afghan music with the Fanoos Ensemble
Pianist Elham Fanoos was born in Afghanistan in 1997. During that time, music was banned under Taliban rule. But Elham’s father, Ahmad Fanoos, nurtured his son’s musical talent.
Education / January 22, 2025
Anti-DEI bills target instruction in Indiana classrooms, universities
Two Republican-sponsored bills would restrict how schools teach about and discuss issues like race, sexual orientation and gender in Indiana classrooms.
Health / January 22, 2025
Federal law bans doctor referral incentives. Lawmakers also want to prohibit it under Indiana law
An Indiana-based health network paid a $345 million settlement in 2023 after accusations that physicians received incentives for referrals – which goes against federal law. Now, state lawmakers want to make that practice a violation of state law as well.
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