Articles tagged as: IPB
July 31, 2023
Indiana’s near-total abortion ban was set to take effect Aug. 1. Here’s what you need to know
Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban on Aug. 5, 2022, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law quickly after. Two lawsuits temporarily halted the ban shortly after it took effect, until the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the ban did not violate the states constitution.
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More abortion lawsuits likely as Indiana's near-total ban takes effect
Indianas near-total abortion ban is set to take effect Tuesday after the state Supreme Court OK'd its constitutionality in a recent ruling.
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Judge denies ACLU's request to delay student pronoun, sex ed law
A judge ruled the law doesn’t define the terms “instruction” and “human sexuality” – which has caused confusion over what can and cannot be taught.
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What should I know before signing a housing lease in Indiana?
Finding a home or apartment for rent in Indiana can be difficult. Throughout the country, and in Indiana, there is a housing shortage and renters have struggled to find affordable housing. Along with these challenges, unexpected and confusing fees show up. What resources are available for new and long-standing renters in Indiana? And what protections exist for tenants?
Read MoreJuly 31, 2023
Providers' last-ditch effort to halt abortion ban creates uncertainty over law's effect
A last-ditch effort by Indiana abortion providers to halt the states near-total abortion ban is creating uncertainty about when that ban might take effect.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2023
Experts: Worker ‘mobility’ likely behind Indiana’s still strong labor market, unknowns remain
Indiana's economy has remained pretty strong in 2023s first six months despite recent large manufacturing layoffs and high inflation. Its unemployment rate has been around 3 percent, a near-historic low, for 20 months straight.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2023
Lead dust in your home, child care could hurt your kids. The EPA has proposed a rule to help
The Environmental Protection Agency wants to significantly lower the amount of dust from lead paint in homes and child care centers across the U.S. That could have a big impact in Indiana where doctors have to offer lead screening for every child under 6.
Read MoreJuly 28, 2023
How do I research my property owner before I rent in Indiana?
Indiana is one of the toughest states for renters, with laws that overwhelmingly favor landlords and some of the highest eviction rates in the country.
Read MoreJuly 27, 2023
2023 Indiana State Fair opens Friday, with theme of 'Celebrating Basketball'
The 2023 Indiana State Fair begins Friday 18 days of agricultural shows, live music and unusual food options at the State Fairgrounds in Indianapolis.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2023
Indiana didn't add as much utility-scale solar last year, likely due to delays
Two years ago, Indiana expected to see the third highest solar growth of any state in the country if all of the proposed large-scale projects got built. But last year we saw only a third as much solar as in 2021.
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