Articles tagged as: IPB
March 1, 2023
Indiana's labor market was uniquely tight in 2022, new federal estimates reaffirm
New federal estimates from the Bureau of Labor Statistics suggest a record-high number of Hoosiers were working in 2022 – but not as many as employers may need.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2023
Bill to prevent federal control of Indiana air pollution passes state Senate
Coal plant closures and other factors have led to less air pollution in Indiana. While thats a good thing, it also means fewer companies are paying the air permit fees that keep the program running at the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2023
Indiana Senate bill criminalizes electronic tracking, with some exceptions
It would be a felony to electronically track someone in many cases under legislation unanimously approved by the Indiana Senate Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2023
Senate votes to ban gender-affirming care for transgender youth
Senate lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban medicinal and surgical gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
Bill to move to partisan school board elections dies in House
Legislation to allow local school board elections to become partisan died in the House Monday.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2023
Anti-ESG bill passes Indiana House with fewer losses expected for state pensioners
A bill that aims to cut ties with banks and other financial institutions with certain ESGs passed the state House on Monday.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2023
House passes bill to review Indiana occupational regulations, remove any deemed 'arbitrary'
House lawmakers passed a bill this week to require state agencies to review occupational regulations. The bill requires agencies to remove or modify any that arent necessary to protect health and safety or prevent fraud and harm.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2023
Bill aims to prevent reliability issues when coal plants close early
A state Senate bill aims to ensure Indiana doesnt transition away from coal too quickly and threaten reliability. But whether Indiana is making that transition too quickly is up for debate. The state ranked third for most coal use in the country in 2021.
Read MoreFebruary 24, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: Anti-trans, anti-LGBTQ+ bills move forward
Republican lawmakers take aim at the LGBTQ+ community, particularly transgender children.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2023
House Republicans advance state budget to Senate for further negotiations
House Republicans sent their proposed budget to the Senate Thursday, where disagreement likely looms over tax cuts and school voucher expansion.
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