Articles tagged as: IPB
June 28, 2023
Bloomington Starbucks could unionize next as workers seek better hours, LGBTQ+ protections
Indiana has a union Starbucks in the south, a second in the north and could soon have a third in the middle. Employees at a Starbucks in Bloomington filed to unionize Monday to get better compensation and protect the culture of authenticity and inclusion for LGBTQ+ workers.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Senate Democrats say GOP attack on abortion rights has Hoosiers 'confused and intimidated'
Senate Democrats say Republican attacks on abortion access since the Supreme Court decision ending guaranteed abortion rights have left Hoosiers uncomfortable, confused and intimidated.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
Indiana awarded $868 million in federal funding to expand broadband access
Indiana was awarded $868 million in federal broadband funding on Monday. This funding is part of over $42 billion nationwide in an effort to extend internet to everyone.
Read MoreJune 27, 2023
How the public health system overhaul came to be – and what's still left to do
Getting the public health system overhaul bill to the finish line was something many thought wasnt possible. How did the measure become law and whats left to do now?
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Educators, community groups use summit to collaborate on student mental health, substance use
Educators across Indiana are planning how to address students mental health and substance abuse when school starts in the fall. A recent collaboration between educators and community groups spread awareness about the need for mental health and substance abuse programming and resources available to schools.
Read MoreJune 26, 2023
Sulfur smell covering northwest Indiana believed to be caused by BP Whiting Refinery
Power outages disrupted operations at the Whiting Refinery causing unplanned gas flaring. Thats where excess natural gas produced during oil refining is burned off into the atmosphere.
Read MoreJune 23, 2023
Help available to students as FAFSA deadline approaches
The FAFSA, or Free Application for Federal Student Aid, is critically important for students seeking state and federal funds for college. The forms June 30 deadline is quickly approaching, but there are many places for students and their families to go for help.
Read MoreJune 23, 2023
Advocates say lawmakers fell short of addressing critical housing needs
As affordable housing becomes increasingly out of reach for Hoosier renters, advocates say lawmakers didnt do enough this past session to address the growing crisis.
Read MoreJune 22, 2023
Indiana groups say they're being 'shut out' of Midwest clean hydrogen hub conversations
They sent a letter to the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday, which received a grant application from the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) to create the hub.
Read MoreJune 22, 2023
Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty features Hitler quote in first newsletter
An Indiana chapter of the national group Moms for Liberty is facing backlash after releasing a newsletter featuring a quote from Adolf Hitler. The Indiana Democratic Party and local politicians have denounced the groups use of the quote.
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