Articles tagged as: IPB
June 20, 2024
With federal pregnant worker protections in place, Indiana groups work to raise awareness
A new rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides guidance to employers for implementing federal protections for pregnant workers.
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Jennifer McCormick chooses conservative Democrat Terry Goodin as her pick for lieutenant governor
Former state lawmaker Terry Goodin is Democratic gubernatorial nominee Jennifer McCormick’s pick for running mate.
Read MoreJune 18, 2024
Health care leaders say community involvement is key in response to rural hospital closure
When a critical access hospital in southern Indiana closed in 2022, health care leaders invited the community to contribute to a response plan. Several of those leaders say community involvement was an important part of ensuring access to care.
Read MoreJune 18, 2024
What are the powers, duties of Indiana's lieutenant governor?
Republicans’ nomination of Christian nationalist Micah Beckwith for lieutenant governor is shining a brighter spotlight on that office.
Read MoreJune 18, 2024
Risky behavior still prevails for Indiana students, survey reports
A statewide survey for students conducted every other year monitors students’ health risks and behaviors in categories such as physical health, alcohol and tobacco use and unintended physical injury. The anonymous survey reports some concerning changes for Indiana youth since 2021.
Read MoreJune 18, 2024
Jennifer McCormick, Democrats look to capitalize on Republicans nominating Micah Beckwith
Indiana Democrats are trying to capitalize on the opportunity they see in the governor’s race after Republicans nominated self-proclaimed Christian nationalist Micah Beckwith for lieutenant governor.
Read MoreJune 17, 2024
More than $200 million in medical debt erased by Indiana community organizations
Community organizations in central Indiana partnered to relieve more than $200 million in “significant and compounding” medical debt for more than 112,000 Hoosiers. The goal is to alleviate the effect that medical debt can have on individuals, families and communities.
Read MoreJune 17, 2024
Top two Indiana Republican Party officials to step down
The two top officials at the Indiana Republican Party will step down next week. Party Chair Anne Hathaway and Executive Director Joe Elsener made the announcement late Sunday night.
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
Kids Count report shows small gains, concerning dips in student achievement
More Indiana students graduate on time, but the state has lost ground in other key educational areas. A national report released by the Annie E. Casey Foundation ranks Indiana 17th in the country for education.
Read MoreJune 14, 2024
Indiana GOP state convention delegates to choose nominees for lieutenant governor, attorney general
Hundreds of Indiana Republican convention delegates will gather in Indianapolis Saturday to choose the party’s nominees for lieutenant governor and attorney general.
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