March 7, 2024
Less ice on Lake Michigan means more shoreline damage and warming, but also more snow
According to the independent research and reporting collaboration Climate Central, Lake Michigan is frozen for 22 fewer days now than it was in the 1970s, and ice cover is less than what it used to be.
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Indiana’s public access expert faces restrictions under bill sent to governor
A bill from Republican lawmakers that could lead to restrictions on how the state’s public access counselor does their job is on its way to the governor’s desk.
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Bill to expand children's working hours – with parental consent – heads to governor
Some teenagers will be able to work later into the evening during the summer under legislation headed to the governor's desk.
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Legislation to update emergency detention process heads to governor
Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk would adjust the process for how people who are arrested should be evaluated, treated and potentially committed for mental illness.
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Where can older adults, retirees in Indiana get tax-filing assistance?
How can older adults and retirees efficiently and effectively file taxes in Indiana? Several audience members inspired this question.
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Lawmakers send bill to governor criminalizing computer-generated revenge pornography
Indiana is expanding its revenge pornography law to include digitally-generated or altered images.
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Indiana lawmakers aim to adjourn their session early. Here’s what's at stake in the final week
Indiana lawmakers are making good on their promise to keep this year’s legislative session short, with leaders saying they plan to wrap by the end of this week.
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IU Health CEO asks peers to donate to Chambers to head off industry harm
An industry leader at one of Indiana’s largest health systems urged fellow hospital stakeholders to donate to gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers over competitors, saying he is “deeply concerned about the next four years if one of the other candidates is our next republican candidate for governor.”
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024
Measure heads to governor to get pregnant people charged with drug crimes into drug courts earlier
Lawmakers want to get pregnant people who have been charged with drug crimes into treatment earlier. Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk would allow people charged with a drug crime to be referred to a forensic diversion program or drug court during their initial hearing.
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Bill sent to governor trying to torpedo Gary lawsuit against gun makers, sellers
Indiana Republicans are interfering in a lawsuit by the city of Gary against gun manufacturers and sellers.
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