December 14, 2023
Lawmakers eye reading proficiency, work-based learning as key legislative topics
Lawmakers shared more detailed plans this week about their education goals for the upcoming legislative session. The discussions revealed divisions on how to address topics like work-based learning, low third grade reading scores and early education.
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Town of Pines residents sign letter urging EPA to ban using toxic coal ash as fill in construction
This comes after a recent EPA risk assessment draft showed exposure to coal ash used as fill can increase peoples risk of cancer and other health issues.
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Indiana lawmaker awarded Legislator of the Year by National Black Caucus of State Legislators
The award is given to legislators across the country for demonstrating extraordinary leadership, along with a commitment to the advancement of NBCSL’s legislative agenda.
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Safe storage bill sees revival following surge in youth gun shootings
Recent reports found that Indiana had the third-highest number of unintentional shootings by children so far in 2023, with nine children dead and another 18 injured, according to data collected by gun safety advocate Everytown.
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A woman and 3 children who were found dead in a burning home had been shot, police say
A woman and three children found dead inside a burning home in southeastern Indiana had been shot, state police said Wednesday.
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Israel is using an AI system to find targets in Gaza. Experts say it's just the start
Israel's military says the system makes it more efficient and reduces collateral damage. Critics see a host of problems with the nation's use of AI, but other militaries will likely follow suit.
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Republican gubernatorial candidates seek to define themselves in panel discussion
A clearer picture emerged Wednesday of how Republican candidates for governor are each trying to define themselves in the race.
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Indiana manufacturers want to continue using toxic PFAS, aim to pass legislation
State legislators passed two laws aimed at protecting firefighters from toxic PFAS this year, and the Indiana Chamber of Commerce wants to make sure the laws don't prevent Indiana manufacturers from using PFAS.
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Chamber of Commerce report card shows Indiana lagging behind other states
Indiana is improving in some key economic areas, according to the latest report card released by the state Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. But in many areas, that improvement is being outpaced by other states.
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IMPD releases edited video of two police action shootings in October
The Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department released edited videos on Friday of two police action shootings that occurred in October.
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