Articles tagged as: IPB
June 10, 2024
Indiana is middle of the pack in the U.S. for overall child well-being
Indiana ranks in the bottom half of all 50 states for child well-being. That’s according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s national Kids Count Data Book, unveiled Monday.
Read MoreJune 7, 2024
How can industries across the state be held accountable for emissions and pollution?
How can industries across the state be tested and held accountable for pollution and emissions? One member of our audience inspired this question.
Read MoreJune 7, 2024
Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann retiring next year
Ivy Tech President Sue Ellspermann will retire in June of 2025 after serving nearly a decade as head of the statewide community college system.
Read MoreJune 6, 2024
Can debates in governor's race have an impact on the campaign?
Indiana’s three candidates for governor — Republican Mike Braun, Democrat Jennifer McCormick and Libertarian Donald Rainwater — agreed this week to at least one televised debate this fall, while another is still being negotiated.
Read MoreJune 5, 2024
CMS approves Indiana's changes to several Medicaid waivers
Hoosiers with disabilities or those who want to age in place will see significant changes to Medicaid services following the federal government's final approval to plans proposed by the state.
Read MoreJune 5, 2024
Indiana added to federal program to expand mental health care, access
A federal program could help Indiana increase mental health and substance use disorder resources for Hoosiers. Indiana is one of 10 states added to a Medicaid demonstration program focused on expanding access to care.
Read MoreJune 5, 2024
New program to lower child care costs for northeast Indiana workers
New program to lower child care costs for northeast Indiana workers. For every 100 job openings in Indiana, there are only 72 workers available to fill those roles — that’s according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreJune 4, 2024
Microsoft plans $1 billion data center in northwest Indiana
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Tuesday that Microsoft plans to invest $1 billion on a new data center in northwest Indiana.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
FSSA urges Medicaid members submit plans by June 15 for attendant care transition
In response to the $1 billion Medicaid shortfall, the state is cutting a family caregiving program for medically complex children. Now, caregivers for these children have to decide by June 15 whether they will transition to a new Medicaid program. The Family and Social Services Administration says the deadline gives it enough time to review and approve the plans.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
Rokita threatens local communities with lawsuits over alleged 'sanctuary city' policies
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is threatening to sue three cities and a county for what he claims are violations of the states ban on sanctuary cities.
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