Articles tagged as: IPB
October 15, 2024
Democrats finally see opening in attorney general's race with Rokita's controversies
The race for Indiana attorney general is more competitive this year than it’s been in a long time. Incumbent Republican Todd Rokita is seen by some as vulnerable, and Democrats have poured money and attention into backing their candidate, Destiny Wells.
Read MoreOctober 14, 2024
Indiana's child care issues cost the state $4 billion last year, Chamber report says
A recent survey of Hoosier parents shows 57 percent say they’ve recently missed work or school due to child care-related issues, and 40 percent say they’ve left the workforce in the last year due to those complications.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2024
FSSA increases monthly Medicaid waiver waitlist invitations. Some Hoosiers will still wait months
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration announced it will almost double the number of people it processes off of waitlists for home- and community-based services. But that means a majority of people waiting for slots will still have to wait for months.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2024
What is Indiana's role in tackling climate change? Governor candidates share their thoughts
What role should the state government play in addressing climate change? Indiana Public Broadcasting asked candidates for the upcoming governor’s race.
Read MoreOctober 11, 2024
All three candidates for governor want change in Indiana's economic development strategy
Indiana’s economic development strategy seems likely to shift next year, regardless of who wins the race for governor.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
IDOE opens feedback on second draft for new high school diplomas proposal
The Indiana Department of Education is now accepting feedback on its second draft of new high school diploma requirements. This is the last public comment period before the IDOE develops its final plan.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
Lawmakers direct focus to PBMs as they tackle Indiana’s high health care costs
Indiana has some of the highest health care costs in the country — and lawmakers continue to look into what’s causing them. This year’s Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force began with some questions and concerns around pharmacy benefits managers, or PBMs.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
Democrat Destiny Wells discusses role of attorney general, top priorities in race
Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith sat down with Democrat Destiny Wells to discuss how she views the race for Indiana attorney general.
Read MoreOctober 10, 2024
McCormick expands plans to advance reproductive rights as governor
Proposals Jennifer McCormick unveiled Thursday flesh out how she would confront the state’s near-total abortion ban in the governor’s office.
Read MoreOctober 9, 2024
New report makes recommendations to prevent people with disabilities from leaving the workforce
A 20-year-old worker has a 1 in 4 chance of experiencing a significant disabling condition before retiring, according to a new report.
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