Articles tagged as: IPB
May 3, 2024
Federal move to reclassify cannabis as less dangerous could prompt action in Indiana
The Biden administration announced this week it's moving to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. That move could put more pressure on the Indiana General Assembly to take some steps toward cannabis legalization.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
FSSA lays out providers, tier-system transition from attendant care to Structured Family Caregiving
Family caregivers of medically complex children will soon no longer be able to provide attendant care, meaning they have to transition to other Medicaid programs. The Family and Social Services Administration provided updates this week on one of the main programs families can shift to in July.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Law professor calls Rokita's opinion on pronoun use in workplace 'counterproductive'
One law professor says an advisory opinion from Attorney General Todd Rokita on pronoun use in the workplace is counterproductive for employers.
Read MoreMay 2, 2024
Judge strikes down state law banning help for minors with abortion access in other states
A federal court this week permanently struck down a state law that tried to ban people from telling minors about other states abortion laws without parental consent.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Highway work zone speed cameras likely deployed in Indiana in late summer, early fall
Speed cameras on a few highway work zones around Indiana are expected to arrive in late summer or early fall.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
County clerk encourages Hoosier voters to turn out for May 7 primary
Election officials are encouraging Hoosiers to vote ahead of the May 7 primary election.
Read MoreMay 1, 2024
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott invests $5 million more in Israeli bonds
Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott announced Wednesday he's investing more state dollars in Israeli bonds.
Read MoreApril 29, 2024
Families raise concerns on attendant care issue, present recommendations to governor
With about two months left before a significant change to a Medicaid program for medically complex individuals, some families say the Family and Social Services Administration has failed to communicate with caregivers and other stakeholders. A grassroots organization of family caregivers met with the governor and FSSA to express its concerns with the change.
Read MoreApril 29, 2024
How does party affiliation affect Indiana's primary elections?
Can a registered Democrat vote Republican in Indiana's primary? Can someone vote in both party primaries, for different offices? Those are questions from listeners that came in after a political centrist group put up billboards encouraging Democrats to vote in the Republican primary this year.
Read MoreApril 26, 2024
LGBTQ+ advocacy group hosts 'Day of Play' as NCAA board reviews transgender athlete policy
An advocacy group of LGBTQ+ athletes and allies gathered outside the NCAA's Inclusion Forum for a "Day of Play" to rally support for transgender athletes.
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