March 1, 2024
Short-lived tornado hit NW Indiana during this week's Midwest tornado outbreak, weather service says
This week's tornado outbreak across parts of the Midwest produced a short-lived tornado that swept through northwest Indiana before moving onto Lake Michigan as a waterspout, the National Weather Service said.
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Supporters say bill headed to governor enhances election security; critics say it invites lawsuits
Legislation headed to the governors desk will provide state and local election officials more ways to potentially remove people from the voter rolls.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Senate committee axes 13th check for public retirees as debate continues
Tens of thousands of public pension recipients in Indiana would not get a one-time increase in their benefits this year after a change in a Senate committee Thursday.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2024
Fiscal bill amended to increase Medicaid transparency. But delay to proposed cuts denied
Policymakers and families of medically complex children have been asking for a pause on the attendant care program cut since it was announced in January, following the $1 billion Medicaid shortfall. A House committee voted Tuesday against an amendment that would have postponed the controversial cut.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Civics proficiency, internet safety curricula bill gets seal of approval from House
House lawmakers advanced a broad education bill Tuesday that creates a civics proficiency design and internet safety curricula. The House also voted to remove a provision that would have changed how the state audits charter schools.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Third grade reading bill nears governor's desk, despite concerns from some lawmakers
A controversial bill that would hold back some students who fail the states reading proficiency exam is nearing the governors desk.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Tax breaks for preserving wetlands heads to governor's desk
SB 246 would allow the Indiana Department of Natural Resources to certify some acres of ground as a wildland, which counts as a tax break. It's not to be confused with a bill already signed into law that would take away wetland protections.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Bill that could limit Hoosier debt protections heads to governor’s desk
A bill that could limit debt protections for Hoosiers is headed to the governor's desk.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2024
Indiana’s gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth takes effect after higher court’s ruling
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals struck down an injunction on Indiana's gender-affirming care ban for Hoosiers younger than 18. The law now takes effect immediately.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2024
Ban on gender-affirming care for minors allowed to take effect in Indiana
Indiana's ban on gender-affirming care for minors is being allowed to take effect by a federal appeals court in Chicago. The order was issued Tuesday by a panel of justices on the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
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