Articles tagged as: IPB
July 21, 2023
What does it take to run for Indiana governor?
Officially becoming a candidate for governor in Indiana is relatively easy. Getting onto the ballot, however, is a much higher bar.
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New employment estimates show little change in Indiana's labor market. The data has some limitations
Indiana's unemployment rate was just above 3.2 percent in June, new federal estimates show. The unemployment rate has hovered between 3 percent and 3.2 percent since late 2022 and has been accompanied by record-high total employment. There are a few important limitations in the state and local labor market data the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics releases every month.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Biden administration to discharge $932M in student loans from Hoosier borrowers
More than 19,000 eligible Indiana borrowers will have part or all of their student loans discharges following federal action taken last week by the Biden administration.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Abortion rights advocates decry Republican attorneys general seeking patient abortion information
In a recent letter, a group of state attorneys general including Indianas Todd Rokita oppose a potential federal rule that would shield the private health information of people who access abortion in states where its legal.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Extension granted in lawsuit challenging local government for failure to redistrict by deadline
The Anderson City Council has been given more time to respond to a lawsuit filed against them for failing to draw new redistricting maps before the 2022 deadline.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
State officials cut the ribbon on $50 million swine barn at Indiana State Fairgrounds
State leaders officially cut the ribbon at the swine barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Thursday after a multi-year, $50 million overhaul.
Read MoreJuly 20, 2023
Why it's hard to forecast wildfire smoke
Until the wildfires are under control, it might be best for Hoosiers to check the air quality before they go out and keep an N95 mask handy.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indiana Republican governor candidates bring in $5.1 million so far this year
More than nine months away from the GOP primary for Indianas open governors seat, the race is shaping up to be one of the most expensive in state history.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
What to do if there are PFAS in your water
So far, IDEM has found unhealthy levels of PFAS in 19 drinking water utilities . Some listeners who get their water from these utilities wanted to know how they can protect themselves and their families.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2023
Indiana UPS workers demonstrate willingness to strike in practice picket, negotiations set to resume
The Teamsters Union and UPS have come to tentative agreements on many parts of an extensive contract. But negotiations broke down last month over a part-time pay proposal the union said was offensive. Workers at a practice picket line outside an Indianapolis UPS hub say they are ready to strike as both sides prepare to resume negotiations.
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