February 20, 2024
Dense breast tissue can complicate cancer screenings. Notification bill heads to governor's desk
Mammograms are a less effective diagnostic tool when a patient has dense breast tissue. Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb would require providers to notify patients of their breast tissue density.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Bill narrowly clears Senate committee to kill Gary lawsuit against gun manufacturers, sellers
Cities and towns in Indiana will be banned from suing gun manufacturers and sellers - even if they do something illegal - under a bill narrowly approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Abuse victims could get more from Boy Scout settlement under bill headed to Indiana Senate floor
Several hundred abuse victims who are part of a large settlement with the Boy Scouts of America could get access to more money under a bill approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Bill effectively killing Indianapolis Blue Line gets hearing in House committee
A House committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that puts a moratorium on dedicated lanes. IndyGo officials say the bill will kill the proposed Blue Line, the city’s third bus rapid transit system.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Nearly two dozen local bans on dog sales at pet stores eliminated under bill nearing governor's desk
Nearly two dozen local ordinances across Indiana that ban the sale of dogs in pet stores will be eliminated under a bill that's a step away from the governor's desk.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Indiana lawmakers add new qualification for attorney general candidate to election bill
Candidates for Indiana attorney general would be disqualified from running if they face certain sanctions from the state Supreme Court under language added to a bill Monday.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Federal program helps low-, moderate-income Hoosiers with tax preparation
How can low- to moderate-income Hoosier taxpayers receive assistance in filing their taxes? Several members of our audience inspired this question. The Internal Revenue Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program includes sites nationwide with certified tax preparers to assist in filing taxes.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2024
Indiana National Guard Texas deployment to cost $7 million
The Indiana National Guard expects to spend about $7.1 million deploying 50 soldiers to the U.S-Mexico border at Texas for up to 10 months.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
Lawmakers want to move leftover funds from one scholarship to the Transition to Teaching program
A Senate committee passed a bill this week that would fund additional scholarships for school employees with non-teaching degrees. Lawmakers hope the expansion will encourage more people to transition to teaching from other careers.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2024
Former President Trump faces ballot challenge in Indiana
Former President Donald Trump’s ability to appear on Indiana’s primary ballot has been challenged.
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