Articles tagged as: IPB
October 12, 2023
Report: Indiana lagged behind other states in federal climate funding, but it's catching up
Until recently, Indiana received the second lowest amount of funding per person from the Inflation Reduction Act and the federal infrastructure law. Thats according to a report by Atlas Public Policy.
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Where does Indiana state budget funding come from?
Indianas current two-year state budget includes more than $44 billion in spending. But where does all that money come from? Thats a question our audience wanted to know.
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State Rep. Donna Schaibley won't run for reelection in 2024
Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) is the third lawmaker this year to announce they wont run for reelection.
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IDEM asks for feedback on how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in series of public meetings
Some of the projects the Indiana Department of Environmental Management is considering include ways to expand clean energy, improve energy efficiency, increase electric vehicle use, expand access to public transit, and reduce food waste.
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Stellantis announces second Kokomo battery plant as UAW pushes for 'just' EV transition
Stellantis, parent company of Jeep and Chrysler, announced Wednesday it plans to build a second EV battery plant in Kokomo.This comes as the United Auto Workers presses the company to protect union jobs in the shift to EVs.
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Advocates: Confusion, fear over abortion ban leads to decline in requests for out-of-state care
Advocates say confusion around Indianas near-total abortion ban is hindering access to care even from states where abortion is still legal and accessible. The only statewide abortion fund in Indiana has seen a decline in the number of people reaching out for resources.
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Black renters far more likely to face eviction in the U.S., Indiana
New research from the Eviction Lab at Princeton University provides a clearer picture of the demographics of who gets evicted in the U.S.
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Legal dispute over Richmond teachers’ temporary pay bump may set key precedent for Indiana schools
A legal dispute between a teacher's union in Richmond and their school corporation may set an important precedent for how educator salaries are negotiated across the state. The Richmond Community Schools board recently set up temporary supplemental payments to teachers for this school year. But the local teachers union argues the payments' timing infringes on their bargaining rights.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2023
State, national officials show support for Israel amidst conflict
Recent conflict in Israel following attacks by a Palestinian militant group has left thousands injured and many dead.
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Republican Greg Goode caucused in to Indiana Senate to replace Jon Ford
A private Republican caucus chose Greg Goode this weekend to become Indianas newest state senator.
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