May 3, 2024
Federal move to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous could prompt action in Indiana
The Biden administration announced this week it's moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That move could put more pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to take some steps toward cannabis legalization.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
FSSA lays out providers, tier-system transition from attendant care to Structured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Law professor calls Rokita's opinion on pronoun use in workplace 'counterproductive'
One law professor says an advisory opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita on pronoun use in the workplace is counterproductive for employers.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Judge strikes down state law banning help for minors with abortion access in other states
A federal court this week permanently struck down a state law that tried to ban people from telling minors about other states abortion laws without parental consent.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Q&A: Democrat Jennifer McCormick would ‘prioritize kids’ in education if she becomes Indiana governor
Former state superintendent Jennifer McCormick, who was endorsed by the political action committee of the state’s largest teachers union last month, switched from the Republican party to the Democratic party following her term in 2021.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Here’s how Indiana’s GOP candidates for governor say they would change education
The next Indiana governor will appoint a secretary of education who operates the Department of Education and sits on the policy-making State Board of Education.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Congressional candidate hits back at ‘spliced’ ad, threatens legal action
The video could fall under a recent law meant to crack down on digitally altered campaign media.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Charter schools could get property tax money if Pike Township referendum passes
Fifteen charter schools could share in Pike Township Schools' $14.5 million property-tax referendum if voters approve it in the May 7 primary election.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Highway work zone speed cameras likely deployed in Indiana in late summer, early fall
Speed cameras on a few highway work zones around Indiana are expected to arrive in late summer or early fall.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott invests $5 million more in Israeli bonds
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced Wednesday he's investing more state dollars in Israeli bonds.
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