Articles tagged as: IPB
June 8, 2023
Congress' debt deal may hinder a new Indiana law to extend TANF benefits to thousands of families
A Republican-led effort in Congress tightened work requirements for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program. Just a few months prior, Indiana Republicans passed a state law to expand the program. The law's author, Republican State Senator Jon Ford( R-Terre Haute), says he worries the federal change may counteract that expansion.
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Honeybees at U.S. courthouse in Hammond part of federal pollinator initiative
The initiative through the General Services Administration aims to find out how to best create and maintain pollinator habitats at federal buildings and elsewhere.
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Indiana State Board of Education trims K-12 education standards by 33 percent
The Indiana State Board of Education approved new academic standards on Wednesday that significantly trim what teachers are required to teach their K-12 students.
Read MoreJune 7, 2023
Former VP Mike Pence launches presidential bid, chances of reaching Indiana primaries 'uncertain'
When he joined Trumps ticket in 2016, Pence's re-election campaign for Indiana governor was colored by the controversy of the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, or RFRA, and waning poll numbers which predicted a dead heat between Pence and then-gubernatorial candidate John Gregg.
Read MoreJune 6, 2023
Indiana is adding electric vehicle charging stations, but makes EV owners pay a fee. Why?
The answer has to do with the way Indiana funds its roads mainly through gasoline taxes. Some states are exploring new ways to pay for roads.
Read MoreJune 5, 2023
South Bend Tribune, Indianapolis Star join national union action to demand contracts from Gannett
Union workers at newspapers owned by Gannett in Indiana and across the country say the company is failing to fairly negotiate their contracts. Journalists at many of those papers began a coordinated nationwide action on Monday, which included strikes for some.
Read MoreJune 5, 2023
Indiana has 91 elected prosecutors. Experts say the state needs more deputy prosecutors
Indiana prosecutors are responsible for investigating, charging and prosecuting those who are accused of breaking the law. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council says the state does not have enough people to do that work.
Read MoreJune 5, 2023
Conservative pastor Micah Beckwith announces unusual move in candidacy for lieutenant governor
Historically, gubernatorial candidates run in party primaries in May. In June, state party conventions generally confirm the primary winners selection for lieutenant governor.
Read MoreJune 2, 2023
Lawmakers rejected a proposal to plug 'brain drain' in Indiana's military reserve ranks
Military leaders say Indiana is experiencing a "brain drain" from its reserve enlistments. State lawmakers wanted to fix that by creating a scholarship program to encourage enlistment and higher education in the reserves ranks. Despite bipartisan support and a budget surplus, that idea was removed from the proposed law.
Read MoreJune 2, 2023
Providers flag concerns about Medicaid infrastructure as ‘unwinding’ disenrolls thousands
As Hoosiers continue to be unenrolled from Medicaid following the end of the federal public health emergency, providers say they are concerned about the current Medicaid portal and infrastructure.
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