March 22, 2024
There's already 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza. Who decides when to call it a 'famine?'
A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a 'famine.' Here's a primer on what that means, and who gets to decide.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate holds steady at 3.5 percent for six consecutive months
Indiana state officials say the state's overall economic outlook remains strong, even as the state's labor force has shrunk four consecutive months.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
Indiana Gaming Commission waves aside concerns about major funding shift in new law
Indiana gaming officials seem to be largely dismissing concerns about a new law that will fundamentally shift the way gaming enforcement is funded.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2024
Reitenour calls on Indianapolis TV stations to correct 'injustice' of excluding her from debates
Republican gubernatorial candidate Jamie Reitenour said local television stations should correct the injustice of excluding her from primary debates.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2024
How can you tell if a product has toxic PFAS? Lack of labeling laws make it hard for consumers
Right now, the federal government doesn't require products that contain PFAS to be labeled, and doesn't check companies' claims that products are PFAS-free. But states are rising to the challenge.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
Indiana creates its first climate action plan. Advocates say the targets lack ambition
Indiana and 44 other states have released their initial plans to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with the help of a federal grant. Climate advocates say there's a lot to love in Indiana's plan, but the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is likely underestimating what the state can achieve.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
State Sen. Jean Breaux dies after health issues forced her to miss 2024 session
Sen. Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis) has died, the Senate Democratic caucus announced Wednesday.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
Governor Holcomb names Joseph Habig acting state budget director
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his new state budget director Wednesday. Joseph Habig will step into the role next month as outgoing director Zac Jackson steps down after nearly five years.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
BP oil refinery in Indiana resumes normal operations weeks after power outage, temporary shutdown
BP spokesperson Christina Audisho said Tuesday that “the Whiting Refinery is back to normal operations" at the site along Lake Michigan some 15 miles southeast of Chicago.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2024
Lawmakers shift the way Indiana funds gaming enforcement, add more legislative oversight
A new law changes the way Indiana gaming enforcement is funded. And Democrats say the shift will choke off and defund the state gaming police.
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