Articles tagged as: IPB
June 2, 2023
State unclear on impact of COVID-19 clawback in debt ceiling deal
State leaders are still unsure exactly how COVID-19 rescission in the federal debt ceiling deal will impact funding Indiana received or was set to receive.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Indiana University grants work toward solution for mental health shortage in schools
Indiana University recently announced it is using federal grants to help address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools. More than $10 million in grants recently awarded to IU will be used to help train and hire mental health staff in six schools around the state.
Read MoreJune 1, 2023
Indiana Black Caucus to host town halls to educate, learn from citizens
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a series of town halls around the state, meant to help lawmakers both educate and learn from citizens.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
New law will require welders to be certified to work on public projects in Indiana
Not all welding work requires a certification. Nationally, nearly 50 percent of welders are not required to have any minimum education. But, a new state law will require certifications for welders working on public construction projects.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
State Rep. Jim Lucas arrested for driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of crash
Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was booked into a southern Indiana county jail early Wednesday morning for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Lottery officials still don't plan to lobby lawmakers to allow online games
Hoosier Lottery officials say providing online options to play makes sense for the long-term sustainability of the lottery. But the lottery still wont take an active role in urging lawmakers to make those online options available.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Indiana State Bar Association expands accessibility for pro bono work with new site
The Indiana State Bar Association is providing a new website for Hoosier attorneys, paralegals and staff to do pro bono work.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
State retests midsize Indiana drinking water utilities for PFAS, 10 have unhealthy levels
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has now identified 19 drinking water utilities that have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines.
Read MoreMay 29, 2023
Early Learning Indiana to offer up to $500K in early education grants
Early Learning Indiana is trying to increase the number of organizations that provide high-quality care for the states youngest residents. To accomplish that goal, it is offering grants through a new initiative to fund nonprofit programs that aid in the development and education of children age 3 and younger.
Read MoreMay 29, 2023
Gas tax, electric and hybrid fee increases coming soon
Indiana's sales tax on gasoline will largely hold steady next month, increasing by just $0.001. But there's a bigger gas tax increase coming in July and, thanks to new legislation, several more Julys to come.
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