Articles tagged as: IPB
July 14, 2023
IDOE hears update on new graduation requirements as it prepares work-based learning expansion
The Indiana Department of Education says students are not graduating with the skills they need to be successful after high school. To better prepare students to pursue higher learning or enter the workforce after graduating, the IDOE is reimagining real-world experience in schools.
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Environmental justice groups, INDOT work to address equity concerns over EV chargers
The federal program aims to set up charging stations along interstates and other major highways to encourage EV adoption.
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Disabled advocates push for control over in-home care as solution to Indiana’s care worker shortag
State officials will soon create a registry of direct support professionals or DSPs who provide in-home care to people with mental and developmental disabilities. The goal is to track abuse and neglect. Advocates say the registry only partly addresses systemic issues that harm workers and clients alike. They say "self-directed care" may be a fuller solution.
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Earth-friendly native plants aren't always a welcome sight — some cities, HOAs aim to change that
Native plants arent just good for birds and bees. They also make the land more resilient to the effects of climate change and can even help prevent it. But cities and homeowners associations dont always like the way they look putting them at odds with residents who want to grow native plants in their yards.
Read MoreJuly 13, 2023
IDOE provides update on ILEARN redesign
The statewide ILEARN test will look different over the next few years as the Indiana Department of Education works to redesign the test. The IDOE says the redesign will improve the tests quality and usefulness to educators by including three new checkpoints, flexible scheduling, and a shortened final assessment at the end of the year.
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State revenues starting to normalize, ending fiscal year with $3 billion in reserves
Indianas revenue situation is beginning to normalize after years of major fluctuations due to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2023
What is Curtis Hill's path to the GOP nomination for governor?
Curtis Hill joins a crowded Republican gubernatorial primary that includes U.S. Sen. Mike Braun (R-Ind.), Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch and Fort Wayne businessman Eric Doden.
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Several energy, advocacy groups request AES Indiana storm outage investigation
Several state energy and advocacy groups have filed a formal petition to investigate AES Indianas practices and procedures for restoring power after storm outages.
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Ethanol advocates: EPA didn't consider other fuels to cut tailpipe emissions in cars
Ethanol producers and corn growers worry a federal rule on tailpipe emissions could leave them out of the transition to cleaner cars. That could have big implications for Indiana one of the top ethanol-producers in the country.
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Planned Parenthood at full capacity for abortion care before Indiana ban takes effect
One of Indianas primary abortion care providers says they have no more open appointments three weeks ahead of the states near-total abortion ban taking effect.
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