Articles tagged as: IPB
November 1, 2023
Invasive spotted lanterfly spreading in northern Indiana
The Indiana Department of Natural Resources said the spotted lanternfly has now entered Elkhart, Porter, and St. Joseph counties.
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Indiana purchases $35M in Israeli bonds. Advocates say it supports the 'genocide of Palestinians'
State Treasurer Daniel Elliott said in a statement the bond purchase reflects his confidence in Israels victory over the forces of evil.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2023
Lawmakers make no recommendations following hours long cannabis legalization discussion
The study committee heard from researchers, community leaders and lawyers. Committee members were tasked with discussing how adult-use cannabis would relate to workforce issues and teen use.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2023
Advocates: Marketplace open enrollment period may help Hoosiers affected by Medicaid unwinding
Open enrollment for 2024 coverage on the Health Insurance Marketplace begins on Nov. 1. This years open enrollment period is especially important for people who lost coverage due to Medicaid unwinding.
Read MoreOctober 31, 2023
New report: E-cigarette use increased in Indiana by more than 72 percent
The study contained recommendations to further decrease vaping, particularly for youth. These include making tobacco and e-cigarettes harder to access for youth, increasing the prices of these products and making flavored cartridges for youth more difficult to obtain.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Fort Wayne UAW leaders 'pumped up' as General Motors strike ends with tentative agreement
The United Auto Workers union will end its month-and-a-half-long strike at General Motors after reaching a tentative agreement with the company, according to a video announcing the deal posted to the unions social media pages.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Resources available to teachers during Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Indiana Learning Lab and other organizations have resources for schools and educators who want to discuss Native American history and contributions in their classrooms.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Perception of bipartisanship in Indiana legislature often doesn't match reality
The amount of bills that pass the Indiana legislature with support from both Republicans and Democrats would likely surprise many people.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2023
Kokomo workers may get a new contract to vote on as Stellantis reaches tentative agreement with UAW
The United Auto Workers union is ending its 44-day strike at Chrysler-parent Stellantis after reaching a tentative agreement that union leaders say got every penny possible out of this company.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
'If not now, then when?' Gary residents seek brighter, cleaner future through Biden's EPA
Residents say the city of Gary has long been a dumping ground for industrial facilities that pollute their air, soil and water. Some residents want to change that theyve filed a civil rights complaint against the state, which they say continues to allow these facilities in their community.
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