Articles tagged as: IPB
June 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.
Read MoreJune 3, 2024
How can policymakers, property owners keep heating and cooling systems energy efficient?
What can property owners and legislators do to ensure energy efficiency for heating and cooling systems as the state deals with higher temperatures? One member of our audience inspired this question.
Read MoreJune 1, 2024
Closing arguments, testimony conclude in trial to challenge Indiana's abortion law
The trial in the latest legal challenge to Indianas near-total abortion ban wrapped up Friday with closing arguments from both sides. The judge will now weigh questions about specific elements of the law.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
WFYI announces reorganization; cuts one position, proposes eliminating two others
WFYI, the Indianapolis NPR and PBS affiliate, announced a reorganization that eliminated one position and proposed eliminating two others in its marketing and radio operations departments. It also announced that a hiring freeze on most vacancies would remain in effect.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
Report: Indiana has a lot of land for solar energy projects
A new report shows Indiana has a lot of land space for solar and renewable energy projects.
Read MoreMay 31, 2024
Mental health exclusion in 'health or life' exception focus for second day of abortion law challenge
The abortion providers who brought the challenge argue one of the laws few exceptions is unconstitutionally narrow and could harm pregnant Hoosiers.
Read MoreMay 30, 2024
REI union workers join nationwide demonstration to secure contract
Union workers at an Indianapolis REI store join a national demonstration to call on the company to resume the collective bargaining process after several months of what they say amounts to bad faith bargaining.
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