Articles tagged as: IPB
September 13, 2024
First lawsuit under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act filed against Indiana company
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said it is the first federal lawsuit under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act since it took effect in June.
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Mike Braun proposes targeted support for rural, agricultural communities
Republican gubernatorial candidate Mike Braun said Indiana can do more to protect the future of rural communities and the state’s “farming legacy.”
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2024
Lawmakers revisit eliminating statute of limitations for rape, child molestation
Indiana lawmakers are again exploring whether to eliminate the statute of limitations for rape and child molestation.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2024
Democrat Jennifer McCormick pitches legalized cannabis, starting with medical use
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick wants Indiana to gradually legalize adult cannabis use, saying Hoosiers have told her they’re ready for the state to make that move.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
Local prosecutor criticizes Rokita's antisemitism training as political grandstanding
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is promoting training to combat antisemitism for local prosecutors and law enforcement — a move at least one prosecutor is sharply criticizing.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2024
Judge rejects effort to expand Indiana abortion ban's serious health exception
A county judge rejected an effort by abortion care providers to expand the health exception in Indiana’s near-total abortion ban.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
Judge dismisses terminated pregnancy reports lawsuit. Group intends to appeal
The individual terminated pregnancy reports contain information about Hoosiers who received legal abortions. It includes information about the person's pre-existing medical conditions, age, location, marital status and reason for the abortion. Medical providers fill out these reports, and if they don’t, they could lose their license and face misdemeanor charges.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
As wage gaps for Hoosier women persist, one lawmaker outlines potential solutions
Though advocates and researchers have identified key factors that contribute to the wage gap issue in Indiana, lawmakers have largely failed to advance legislation aimed at potential solutions.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Equity alliance picks locations for EV chargers in Black communities, says state fails to do so
The alliance has chosen its own preferred locations for the federally-funded chargers in its Indiana Electric Vehicle Charging Neighbor-Hood Green Book. The book is a nod to the segregation-era guidebook that listed safe places to stop for Black travelers.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Indiana's voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election is less than a month away
People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about a month left to register or update their registration — the 2024 general election deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
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