Indiana Week In Review

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November 18, 2024

Indiana Senate Democrats reelect Greg Taylor as leader amid sexual harassment allegations

Indiana Senate Democrats reelected Greg Taylor as their caucus leader Monday, just after an Indianapolis Star story detailed multiple sexual harassment allegations against Taylor that stretch back more than a decade.

November 15, 2024

Indiana public colleges, universities present budget requests to state lawmakers

Major state budget requests from Indiana’s public colleges and universities center on new and renovated facilities focused on high-wage, high-demand jobs.

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.

Public Affairs

November 19, 2024

Lawmakers gather for ceremonial start of new legislative session, a 'new time' at Statehouse

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) said the Statehouse is entering a “new time” ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

Sen. Greg Taylor silent on sexual harassment allegations, dodges questions from reporters

November 19, 2024

Preliminary data shows Indiana's unemployment rate above national average, up from last year

November 18, 2024

Advocates warn election results could lead to more limits on reproductive rights

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Trump’s health pick wants to remove fluoride from our water. Does science back the effort?

What would happen if fluoride were removed from drinking water? Scientists weigh in.

Local News / November 20, 2024

Vigil remembers people killed on Indianapolis roads, calls for traffic safety improvements

Bike Indianapolis held the vigil Sunday evening to remember 81 people killed in traffic incidents in Indianapolis — some whose names are known and some who are not. Speakers and attendees at the vigil emphasized the need for safety improvements on roads and trails in the city.