March 27, 2023
Duke Energy asks for rehearing in court over recovering coal ash costs in light of new law
Last year, the state Supreme Court ruled that Duke couldnt recover more than $200 million from its customers in extra costs that came with complying with federal coal ash rules.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Over 100 Indianapolis union workers strike at food-giant Sysco over 'unfair' labor practices
More than 160 union truck drivers and warehouse workers started a strike late Sunday at food distribution giant Sysco in Indianapolis. The union alleges the company has been unwilling to fairly negotiate a contract that expired March 3.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Bill to study solar panel, wind turbine recycling passes Indiana House
The U.S. hasnt found a cost-effective way to recycle panels and turbines yet. And that could mean a lot of waste in the next 20 to 30 years as the less efficient ones operating today reach the end of their useful life.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Bill legalizing speed cameras in highway work sites stalled on Senate floor
The bills future is uncertain after it finally seemed headed for passage this year, though its sponsor is cautiously optimistic.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2023
Fewer criminal charges are being filed in Marion County, but racial disparities persist
The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office has significantly decreased the amount of charges it has filed in recent years – but Black and Hispanic populations are still disproportionately impacted.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: Gender-affirming care bans, Indiana’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill move forward
An expansion to the Dont Say Gay bill, rejected changes to the ban on gender-affirming care for minors and legislation inviting a lawsuit.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2023
Indiana’s unemployment kept stagnantly low in 2023’s first months, despite job loss in Elkhart
Indiana's labor market strength was unchallenged in the first two months of 2023. February's unemployment rate was 3.1 percent in preliminary Federal data released Tuesday, marking a third consecutive month at that almost-historic low.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023
House GOP rejects amendments to halt forcibly de-transitioning transgender youth
House Republicans rejected an amendment to protect transgender youth from being forcibly de-transitioned by the state. The bill to ban medicinal and surgical gender-affirming care for transgender youth includes a six-month deadline to halt puberty blockers and hormone therapy treatments.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023
Simplified SNAP renewals for Hoosier seniors, people with disabilities passes legislature
About 1 in 10 Hoosier families face food insecurity. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP or food stamps can help them get food on the table. But requirements to repeatedly reapply for SNAP can be difficult. This week, legislators gave the governor the opportunity to sign a bill alleviating that difficulty for a few people, but not all.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2023
Bill would make sure controversial wetlands law works as intended
Two years ago, the legislature passed a law that removed protections for about half of all wetland acres in Indiana. But some lawmakers and developers say the state is still regulating some of those wetlands.
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