Articles tagged as: Indiana, Indiana
December 9, 2015
Federal Funding To Prevent Teen Pregnancy May Not Survive Budget Battles
Teen pregnancy rates have dropped nationally, but in the small town of Frankfort, Indiana it's still a real risk. Teen pregnancy rates in Clinton County are three times the national average.
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Indiana Set To Kick Off Yearlong Bicentennial Celebration
An event scheduled for Friday at the Statehouse in downtown Indianapolis will feature the unveiling of an Olympic-style torch that will visit all 92 of the state's counties as part of bicentennial events.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2015
Indiana Prosecutors Push To Increase Penalties For Drug Dealers
The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Association wants to create a new crime: aggravated drug dealing. Offenders would receive harsher sentences under a variety of scenarios.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2015
Federal Highway Bill Provides More Than $5B For Indiana
Rep. Todd Rokita says the federal highway bill recently passed by Congress provides reliability in funding, eliminating the worry and stress for the state and contractors as they plan for the future of the Hoosier State's roads.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
Indiana Appeals Court To Rule On Alcohol Sales Law
The largest beer and wine wholesaler in Indiana is asking a state appeals court to find a law unconstitutional that prohibits beer wholesalers from seeking a permit to also distribute liquor.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
The Latest: Pence Asks Archbishop Not To Resettle Syrians
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Indianapolis says he'll be considering what steps to take next after meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence amid a dispute over an order blocking state agencies from assisting Syrian refugees bound for the state.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2015
Donnelly's Military Mental Health Package Passes
The effort follows up on Donnelly's 2014 legislation that allowed all military members to receive annual mental health screenings.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2015
Health Insurance Open Enrollment: A Guide For Hoosiers
It's that time of year again: the open enrollment period for people shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Open enrollment started Nov. 1 and runs until Jan. 31, 2016. In this guide, we've compiled what you need to know to get started.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2015
Indiana Homeland Security Urges Hoosiers To Be Alert In Public Places
Indiana residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings, especially when they're in crowds, at sporting events or using public transportation.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
UPDATED: ACLU Sues Governor Over Refugee Resettlement Actions
The complaint, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, is seeking an injunction that would prevent Pence from blocking or withholding "aid from refugees or from Exodus."
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