November 15, 2024
This Supreme Court case could impact transgender health care in the Midwest
More than half of U.S. states have limited access to gender affirming care for minors. That includes Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky and Missouri. Now, the nation’s highest court will take up a case out of Tennessee this December that could have ripple effects across the country.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2024
Report: Indiana HIV criminalization laws target actions with no risk of transmission
A new report shows most of the conduct targeted by Indiana’s HIV criminalization laws carry no risk of transmission. Advocates want lawmakers to use this information to modernize the laws around HIV in Indiana.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2024
Medicaid Oversight Committee makes no legislative recommendations – again
A committee tasked with making legislative recommendations on Medicaid once again submitted a final report with no recommendations. This means the committee has not produced any recommendations since it began in 2023.
Read MoreNovember 7, 2024
Mike Braun’s win for governor worries reproductive rights advocates in Indiana
Advocates are concerned that the limited exceptions in Indiana’s abortion ban could go away or that access to birth control and other medical rights could be on the line. They also worry about a potential federal abortion ban now that President-elect Donald Trump will be in power and Republicans will control the U.S. Senate.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
Task force makes 'broad' recommendations on health care costs ahead of 2025 legislative session
High health care costs are a significant concern for Hoosiers and lawmakers. A legislative study committee tasked with exploring policies to address costs made six broad recommendations ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2024
They live in their cars and can't find safe parking. Advocates want to change that
Hundreds of people in Indianpolis are living in their cars. A new program gives them a parking lot to stay
Read MoreOctober 28, 2024
Here's where Harris and Trump stand on three big health care issues
The next president will face decisions on drug price negotiations, enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans and medication abortion among other issues. Here's where the candidates stand.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2024
Emergency interventions, lack of consent raised as issues with 988 in national study
The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline is the largest hotline network in the country. A national study from Trans Lifeline raises concerns about 988’s practices around consent, transparency, safety and the disclosure of emergency intervention data.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2024
EPA cracks down on lead dust. Advocates say more is needed to help children already exposed
The Environmental Protection Agency finalized a rule this week to protect kids from lead paint in homes and child care centers. Kids exposed to lead can have trouble learning, behavioral issues and poor kidney function.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2024
Election-related stress is a thing. Here’s what specialists advise to do
Millions of Americans perceive politics as a significant source of stress. How can people recognize signs of –– what specialists call –– sociopolitical stress? And what steps can they take to deal with it?
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