September 12, 2024
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Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
Local prosecutor criticizes Rokita's antisemitism training as political grandstanding
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is promoting training to combat antisemitism for local prosecutors and law enforcement — a move at least one prosecutor is sharply criticizing.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
NPR fact-checked the Harris-Trump presidential debate. Here's what we found
From the economy to immigration and abortion, NPR looks at what the candidates said and adds context.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Judge dismisses terminated pregnancy reports lawsuit. Group intends to appeal
The individual terminated pregnancy reports contain information about Hoosiers who received legal abortions. It includes information about the person's pre-existing medical conditions, age, location, marital status and reason for the abortion. Medical providers fill out these reports, and if they don’t, they could lose their license and face misdemeanor charges.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
As wage gaps for Hoosier women persist, one lawmaker outlines potential solutions
Though advocates and researchers have identified key factors that contribute to the wage gap issue in Indiana, lawmakers have largely failed to advance legislation aimed at potential solutions.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Equity alliance picks locations for EV chargers in Black communities, says state fails to do so
The alliance has chosen its own preferred locations for the federally-funded chargers in its Indiana Electric Vehicle Charging Neighbor-Hood Green Book. The book is a nod to the segregation-era guidebook that listed safe places to stop for Black travelers.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
USDA backs $7.9M restoration in southern Indiana
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) awarded $7.9 million to southern Indiana for the “Ready-Set-Fire in White Oak Woodlands” project, aiming to restore oak ecosystems.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Indiana's voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election is less than a month away
People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about a month left to register or update their registration — the 2024 general election deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Judge hears attempt to throw out terminated pregnancy report lawsuit, expects to have decision soon
The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. Arguments largely centered on the state's definition of a medical record.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
East Chicago hazardous waste facility with frequent violations expands, then asks for permission
Attorneys representing the East Chicago Calumet Coalition–Community Advisory Group said the state isn’t doing enough to enforce environmental laws and keep residents safe.
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