Articles tagged as: IPB
August 15, 2024
In early feedback, educators offer support to second draft of new high school diploma
The Indiana Department of Education announced drastic changes to a controversial new diploma proposal on Wednesday based on community concerns. Although it is still early in the process, educator feedback on the new draft has been mostly positive so far.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
Advocates offer advice for Medicaid members navigating federal ruling's effect on HIP
Advocates say many Medicaid members are confused about how their coverage has been affected by a ruling that vacated the federal approval of the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. The ruling highlighted several policies that act as barriers to coverage including monthly payments required for the version of HIP with better coverage, HIP plus.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2024
McCormick unveils $600 million tax relief plan, aimed at helping address property tax spikes
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick unveiled a $600 million tax relief plan Thursday, aimed at helping address sharp spikes in property tax bills.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2024
Highway construction zone speed cameras now active in Indiana
The Indiana Department of Transportation began its limited pilot program Wednesday with speed cameras in just a single construction zone.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2024
All three lieutenant governor candidates criticize current state policy at debate
All three candidates for Indiana's lieutenant governor at a debate Tuesday weren’t shy about criticizing current Republican state government leadership.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2024
FSSA argues plaintiffs’ parents can’t continue to provide attendant care in Medicaid legal challenge
The state made its first public arguments in a legal challenge to recent changes to Indiana’s attendant care program. The program provides services for people considered medically complex. Attorneys for the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration said parents aren’t allowed to provide this type of care under the state’s Medicaid program.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2024
Judge rejects attempt to end Gary lawsuit against gun makers, despite new law banning such suits
A county judge says a new Indiana law banning local governments from suing gun manufacturers and sellers cannot apply to an ongoing case involving the city of Gary.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2024
Days after amending complaint, attorney general voluntarily dismisses IU Health lawsuit
Just more than two weeks after amending a patient privacy lawsuit against IU Health, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office filed to dismiss it. It follows a judge’s ruling that the state offered “no factual allegations” to support its initial lawsuit.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2024
Democratic governor candidate Jennifer McCormick criticizes new high school diploma proposal
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick criticized the state’s plan for new high school diplomas Monday. She said the proposed diplomas are not rigorous enough and are not easily understandable for parents, students and educators.
Read MoreAugust 9, 2024
Indiana elementary school first in state to test out four-day school week
One Indiana elementary school is the first in the state to implement four-day school weeks. Students at Vinton Elementary School in Lafayette will add an hour and a half to their school days this year, but they’ll only go to school Monday through Thursday.
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