Articles tagged as: IPB
November 29, 2022
Indiana Chamber, others ask lawmakers to help the state's under-educated workforce
In a press conference Tuesday, Indiana Chamber of Commerce leaders joined a chorus of voices asking lawmakers to address the states leaking talent pipeline in the 2023 session.
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Indiana medical facilities must bury or cremate fetal remains, appeals court rules
After six years, it appears Indiana is finally able to force medical providers to bury or cremate fetal remains.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
Indiana to fund $2 million program to support English learner teachers
The number of Indiana students learning English grew by more than 50 percent in the past five years. A new initiative offers free training for educators to learn how to teach these students.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
You can legally be fired for almost any reason. How does 'at-will' employment work in Indiana?
At-will employment gives employers the right to fire anyone for almost any reason. While the law prohibits employers from firing people for certain reasons, it ultimately falls to the former employee to seek accountability and prove their case in civil court.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
A majority of Hoosiers support broad abortion rights, despite General Assembly's ban
More than 80 percent of Hoosiers believe an abortion ban should have at least some exceptions. And more than half say abortion should be legal in most cases.
Read MoreNovember 28, 2022
Holcomb's READI program ready for more funding in 2023 state budget
Gov. Eric Holcomb's major economic development initiative -- the READI grant program -- looks set for another major influx of funding.
Read MoreNovember 26, 2022
Why is there a lack of access to health care in high-poverty urban, rural areas?
For many high-poverty rural and urban areas, there are sparse health care resources. One listener in Columbus wondered why this problem was so prevalent.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2022
Indiana’s labor market still 'astonishingly healthy' despite warning signs in new employment data
Indianas unemployment rate increased slightly to 3 percent in October, according to new Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates. Its the first month to hit the 3 percent threshold since September 2021. However, the rate is still low compared to the nation and Indiana's historic rates.
Read MoreNovember 23, 2022
ISTA wants lawmakers to prioritize teacher pay, staffing shortages in legislative session
The Indiana State Teachers Association has some overriding goals for this upcoming legislative session addressing the issue of low teacher pay and staffing shortages in school districts.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2022
Lawmakers ceremonially kick off 2023 legislative session, discuss property tax relief, health care
Indiana lawmakers plan to provide Hoosiers with relief from property tax bills that are on the rise. And House Speaker Todd Huston said Indiana needs bold action to address high health care costs.
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