Articles tagged as: IPB
September 15, 2023
Sen. Jon Ford becomes fourth state lawmaker this year to leave legislature early
Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced Friday he is leaving the state Senate next month, less than a year into a new four-year term.
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As union contract expires, Indiana's UAW autoworkers aren't 'standing up' to strike – yet
The United Auto Workers union contracts at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis expired Thursday night without a tentative agreement on a new contract in sight. Some UAW workers are striking, but not in Indiana.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2023
Indiana continues work on high school curriculum, pushes workforce training
The Indiana State Board of Education met on Wednesday to continue working on an overhaul of the states high school curriculum and diploma requirements.
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Sinders to lead Indiana Chamber of Commerce, first woman in that role
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce named its new leader Thursday, after longtime president and CEO Kevin Brinegar announced his retirement last year.
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Indianapolis fresh food program approach to expand nationwide
A fresh food program is expanding its produce credit model following success with this approach in Indianapolis.
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'We've never done this': Indiana UAW workers prepare for 'targeted' strike strategy
The United Auto Workers union is less than 24 hours away from a potential national strike at major auto manufacturers. UAW members in Indiana are ready to take to the picket lines, but this possible strikes strategy is unusual.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
2023 COVID-19 boosters will soon be available to Hoosiers. Here’s what you need to know
A new COVID-19 booster vaccine will be available to Hoosiers by the end of the week after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated its guidance. The new booster is designed to address strains of the virus that have caused an increase in hospitalizations over the last few months.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2023
Rural hospital leaders talk solutions as obstetrician care deserts grow
Rural hospital leaders want more support to address obstetrics care deserts. Providers have possible solutions, but say they need help from the state.
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EV anxiety drives tension in UAW-automaker contract talks as Indiana prepares for new battery plants
Amid tense negotiations between the United Auto Workers union and the big three automakers Ford, General Motors and Stellantis union workers have growing concerns about the transition from internal combustion engine vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs).
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2023
Report: EPA needs to ensure CountryMark, other oil refineries control cancer-causing pollution
Oil refineries emit benzene a chemical that can cause cancer and other health problems. From 2018 to 2021, 25 oil refineries in the U.S. had high levels of benzene at their fence lines for more than two weeks after the plants should have taken action to lower them.
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