Articles tagged as: IPB
September 30, 2024
COVID-19 tests, variants and updated vaccines: Here’s what you need to know
The newest update to the COVID-19 vaccine reached pharmacies as infections in Indiana began to rise. Members of our audience had questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, tests and variants.
Read MoreSeptember 30, 2024
What do I need on Election Day? The general election is Nov. 5
Election Day is Nov. 5. What do you need? Where can you find your ballot to research candidates ahead of time? Does your vote really matter?
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Judge temporarily halts enforcement of law creating 25-foot bubble around on-duty police
A federal judge has temporarily halted enforcement of a 2023 Indiana law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of an on-duty police officer after being told to stop.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Release the squirrels! State endangered ground squirrels find new home at Kankakee Sands
Farming and development destroyed a lot of the squirrel’s prairie habitat and fragmented the populations that are still around.
Read MoreSeptember 27, 2024
Indiana lawmakers begin exploring changes to homeowners association powers
Indiana lawmakers took their first steps this week in exploring whether changes are needed in the ways homeowners associations operate.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
Braun's health care plan includes several policies that struggled or died at the Statehouse
Republican gubernatorial candidate U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.) released a health care plan Thursday that would expand on past legislative action — including some policies that failed during the last few legislative sessions. Braun’s plan includes prior authorization reform, regulations for pharmacy benefits managers and a ban on non-compete clauses, among other things.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
Indiana aims to make the outdoors more accessible for people with disabilities
Indiana is trying to make it easier for people with disabilities to enjoy the outdoors. Experts say things like accessible parks and trails benefit many more people than just those who have disabilities — and that includes the state itself.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2024
McCormick says economic development strategy needs to focus more on people, not just businesses
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said Indiana needs to refocus its economic development strategy.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024
U.S. Department of Labor awards $1 million+ grant to southeast Indiana workforce board
The Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board was awarded more than $1 million from the Senior Community Service Employment Program grant.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2024
Providers flag communication, reimbursement concerns for Pathways program implementation
The Family and Social Services Administration said the launch of the new long-term care program for Medicaid members over 60 is going well. But several Pathways for Aging program providers are raising concerns about aspects of the implementation.
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