Articles tagged as: IPB
August 19, 2024
Medical providers say Indiana's near-total abortion ban changed how they discuss birth control
Since Indiana's near-total abortion ban went into effect more than a year ago, some reproductive health care providers said they’ve had to adjust the conversations they have with patients about birth control. Some providers said the few, narrow exceptions under the ban make care difficult to access, which they said makes knowing which contraceptive options are available is even more important.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indiana law requiring stricter age verification for adult websites now in effect
A new Indiana law that requires websites with adult content to have stricter age verification is now in effect — weeks after a federal judge previously put it on hold.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Indiana's unemployment rate continues its streak, worsens for fourth straight month
Indiana’s unemployment rate worsened slightly in July — a trend that has continued over the last four months. New preliminary data shows a significant increase in the unemployment rate from this time last year.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2024
Where does nuclear waste go? An important question as Indiana welcomes small reactors
At most nuclear power plants today, the waste — also called spent fuel — stays on the property where it was created.
Read MoreAugust 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.
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