Articles tagged as: IPB
December 12, 2024
Indiana Supreme Court weighs case that could significantly weaken Indiana public records access law
The Indiana Supreme Court is weighing whether to take a case that could dramatically limit which public records are available to citizens under the state’s Access to Public Records Act (APRA).
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Gov.-elect Mike Braun's cabinet nearly complete as Gloria Sachdev, Anthony Scott join team
Gov.-elect Mike Braun’s cabinet is almost complete after he announced his appointments Thursday for secretary of health and family services, and superintendent of the Indiana State Police.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2024
Indiana reimplements waitlists for two child care voucher programs for first time since 2018
Indiana is reimplementing a waitlist for two of its child care voucher programs: the Child Care Development Fund and On My Way Pre-K. This is the first time since 2018 new voucher applicants will be waitlisted.
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Court stops Indiana law giving utilities dibs on interstate power lines, may affect Hoosiers' bills
Who gets to build and own the power lines that cross Indiana’s borders could affect Hoosiers’ electric bills. The U.S. needs a lot of those interstate power lines to connect renewable energy sources and help the country meet its current climate goals.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2024
Indiana Supreme Court won't hear appeal in RFRA abortion case, choosing 'wait-and-see' approach
A temporary block of Indiana’s near-total abortion ban will remain in place for just a few women who filed a religious freedom lawsuit challenging the law after a split Indiana Supreme Court chose not to hear an appeal in the case.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Cuts to federal Medicaid would 'trigger' end for HIP program. 750,000 Hoosiers would lose coverage
Indiana is one of 12 states that are vulnerable to Medicaid coverage loss if federal funding is reduced under the upcoming Trump administration.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2024
Governor-elect Braun adds Jennifer-Ruth Green, Suzanne Jaworowski to cabinet
Gov.-elect Mike Braun is adding more names to his newly-created cabinet positions ahead of taking office next month.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Indiana medical programs graduate more students than residency spots. But growth requires funding
Indiana has been appropriating state funds for nearly a decade to increase the number of physician training opportunities. The state’s Graduate Medical Education Board plans to ask lawmakers for more money following a record number of applications for funding this year.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2024
Indiana Democratic Party adopts code of conduct after women call for action on harassment
The Indiana Democratic Party has adopted a new code of conduct and formed an ethics committee in the wake of several dozen party members demanding action after sexual harassment allegations against another Democratic official.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2024
Former Attorney General Curtis Hill's groping trial canceled, again
A civil trial over groping allegations against former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has been canceled again — this time, it seems, for good.
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