Articles tagged as: IPB
June 30, 2023
Teacher diversity remains a problem in Indiana. Educators of color highlight potential solutions
Indianas teachers are much more white than the students they teach about 92 percent compared to around 65 percent, according to the Indiana Department of Education. The state struggles to recruit and retain educators of color.
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Hundreds of new state laws take effect July 1
Indiana lawmakers passed more than 250 pieces of legislation in 2023. And the vast majority take effect July 1.
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Indiana Supreme Court OKs near-total abortion ban, set to take effect soon
The Indiana Supreme Court ruled Friday that the state's near-total abortion ban does not violate the Indiana Constitution.
Read MoreJune 29, 2023
Rep. Randy Frye to resign from state House on July 8
Rep. Randy Frye (R-Greensburg) is stepping down from his seat at the Statehouse, effective next month.
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Police across Indiana to increase impaired driving patrols around July 4th holiday
Police across Indiana will increase patrols around the July 4th holiday to help curb impaired driving.
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County judge Paul Felix becomes newest member of Indiana Court of Appeals
The newest member of the Indiana Court of Appeals is Hamilton County Judge Paul Felix.
Read MoreJune 28, 2023
Officials urge Hoosiers to limit time outdoors as 'unhealthy' air quality plagues Indiana
Experts say any air quality level above 100 is not good. So far this week, much of Indiana has seen levels exceeding 200.
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Harmful pollution from BP Whiting Refinery flares have dissipated, IDEM says
According to the Indiana Department of Environmental Management, the flaring released high amounts of sulfur dioxide and hydrogen sulfide into the air. Both chemicals can harm your lungs and make breathing difficult, among other things.
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Young discusses need for affordable housing during statewide tour
U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) said housing affordability is a major impediment as communities and companies try to match workers with available jobs.
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Why are there so many lead pipes in Indiana? And how does it affect the state's infrastructure?
Indiana ranks 14th for most lead pipes nationwide, according to a recent Environmental Protection Agency report.
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