Articles tagged as: IPB
July 19, 2024
EPA requires stricter coal ash cleanup in Town of Pines due to flawed soil test
When NIPSCO tested the area’s soil to find out how much toxic heavy metals naturally occur there, it included a sample with coal ash in it — making those levels look abnormally high.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
National labor board overrules Indiana company's objections, affirms employees' union vote
The National Labor Relations Board this week overruled a metal powder manufacturing company’s objections to a successful unionization vote by its workers. The ruling means the union will now be able to move forward in the collective bargaining process.
Read MoreJuly 19, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate worsens for third consecutive month
Indiana’s unemployment worsened in June for the third consecutive month, rising to 3.8 percent.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Indiana reports first 2024 West Nile virus case, detected in mosquitoes across state
The Indiana Department of Health is warning people to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing following the state’s first reported West Nile virus case of 2024. The agency expects to see additional cases as the mosquito season progresses.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Enrollment, employment or enlistment? New diploma seals designed to prepare students for future
The Indiana Department of Education is working on a proposal to create graduation seals for students who want to enroll in college, start working or enlist in the military after high school. The seals won’t replace high school diplomas but can be added to them.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Disciplinary complaint filed against Todd Rokita over terminated pregnancy reports opinion
An Indianapolis lawyer has filed another complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita with the state’s attorney disciplinary commission, alleging Rokita violated the state’s rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Low wages, child care availability push women out of Indiana's workforce, study says
High child care costs and low availability are strongly linked to women’s workforce participation according to new research from Ball State University in the workforce.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Farmers plant record amount of cover crops, helping Indiana's streams and lakes
For the third year in a row, Indiana farmers have set a record for the most acres of cover crops planted — more than 1.7 million acres. Cover crops are planted to keep the soil from eroding away — which can pollute Indiana’s streams and lakes.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Indiana family tries to navigate Medicaid waivers as FSSA slowly processes waitlist
Some Hoosiers are still unsure of where their access to home- and community-based services through Medicaid stands as Indiana starts working through its waitlist.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Workers' rights is a major focus of Democrat Destiny Wells' campaign for attorney general
Workers’ rights are a major focus of Democrat Destiny Wells’ campaign for attorney general.
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