Articles tagged as: IPB
January 14, 2025
Indiana Senate Republicans want to make big changes to HIP, Medicaid. What do those changes mean?
A potential overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program would include changes such as caps on enrollment and limits on lifetime eligibility. The overhaul would also reintroduce a proposal that the federal government previously blocked because it could lead to a loss of coverage.
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Indiana House Republicans look to build on housing, health care costs efforts in 2025 agenda
The Indiana House GOP’s 2025 legislative priorities hope to build on previous initiatives that aimed to bring down health care and housing costs.
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Indiana Black Legislative Caucus's 2025 agenda centered on physical, mental health care
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its focus in the 2025 session is making Indiana safer, healthier and more equitable.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2025
Former state senator Karen Tallian announces bid for Indiana Democratic Party chair
Former state senator Karen Tallian announced Monday she wants to be the next chair of the Indiana Democratic Party.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2025
Mike Braun sworn in as governor; Micah Beckwith, Todd Rokita also take oaths of office
Mike Braun said, as governor, he wants to empower the next generation and “pursue freedom and opportunity without fear.”
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2025
Expert: 'Stomach bug' outbreaks typical for this time of year, but people can take precautions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data that shows a recent spike in outbreaks of norovirus — a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. One expert said that spike is pretty typical for this time of year, but people can still take precautions to avoid getting sick.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2025
Mike Braun to be sworn in as governor on Monday, Jan. 13
Mike Braun will be sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana Monday, while Micah Beckwith will take the oath of office as lieutenant governor and Todd Rokita as attorney general.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
New head of Indiana natural resources aims to make regulations more friendly to business
Among other things, Morrison has sponsored bills in the past to significantly reduce protections for the state’s wetlands — which benefitted home developers. He also supported bills to allow industries to capture their carbon emissions and store them underground.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Indiana Senate Democrats' agenda focused on health care, housing and public education
Indiana Senate Democrats said their 2025 legislative agenda is focused on ensuring Hoosier families have support and children have opportunity.
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