Articles tagged as: IPB
March 18, 2024
Solar in Indiana rebounds in 2023 after project delays the previous year
Nationwide, solar accounted for more than half of all the new energy that came online in 2023. Though a good portion of that could have been held over from 2022.
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Gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers unveils 10-point plan to grow Indiana's economy
Former state commerce secretary Brad Chambers said the number one job of a governor is to grow the economy and increase wages. And the Republican gubernatorial candidate unveiled his 10-point economic plan Monday.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2024
A bill to secure industry use of toxic PFAS is dead – for now. How could it have harmed Hoosiers?
Indiana manufacturers pushed to change the state's definition of toxic PFAS to ensure they can continue using some of those chemicals. That effort failed at the Statehouse. But we'll likely see more legislation like this as manufacturers try to hold on to chemicals the federal government wants to limit.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Holcomb signs bill that torpedoes Gary lawsuit against gun makers, sellers
A lawsuit by the city of Gary against gun makers and sellers is likely over after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill into law Friday torpedoing the suit.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Bill to address ambulance provider payments, establish mobile response grant program signed into law
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed legislation Wednesday that establishes requirements for how health plans pay out-of-network ambulance providers. The new law also includes a grant program that would support communities starting or expanding their mobile response programs.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
After construction projects split communities 70 years ago, new funding aims to reconnect
The Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods Grant Program is providing a total of $3.3 billion to 132 communities – with $368,000 going to communities in Indiana. The measure is aimed to provide more direct access to job, education and other opportunities to these communities through infrastructure.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2024
Holcomb hasn't decided on endorsement in governor's race, wants to hear more details from candidates
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he wants to hear more detail on issues from the candidates hoping to replace him.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Families 'welcome and beg' for discussion with governor on attendant care issue
Families of medically complex children want to protect a Medicaid program they say contributes to the well-being of their children. Several families protested the attendant care cuts Thursday outside of a bill-signing event hosted by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Holcomb mulling whether to sign few remaining bills from 2024 session
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed all but a few bills lawmakers sent to him in the 2024 session. Two of the measures left in the balance include controversial provisions involving the states public access counselor and a Gary lawsuit against the gun industry.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2024
Happy hours return to Indiana beginning July 1 after governor signs bill lifting decades-old ban
Gov. Eric Holcomb said happy days are here again as of July 1, when Indiana establishments can offer happy hours for the first time in decades.
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