Articles tagged as: IPB
July 18, 2024
Indiana reports first 2024 West Nile virus case, detected in mosquitoes across state
The Indiana Department of Health is warning people to use insect repellent and wear protective clothing following the state’s first reported West Nile virus case of 2024. The agency expects to see additional cases as the mosquito season progresses.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Enrollment, employment or enlistment? New diploma seals designed to prepare students for future
The Indiana Department of Education is working on a proposal to create graduation seals for students who want to enroll in college, start working or enlist in the military after high school. The seals won’t replace high school diplomas but can be added to them.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Disciplinary complaint filed against Todd Rokita over terminated pregnancy reports opinion
An Indianapolis lawyer has filed another complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita with the state’s attorney disciplinary commission, alleging Rokita violated the state’s rules of professional conduct for attorneys.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2024
Low wages, child care availability push women out of Indiana's workforce, study says
High child care costs and low availability are strongly linked to women’s workforce participation according to new research from Ball State University in the workforce.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Farmers plant record amount of cover crops, helping Indiana's streams and lakes
For the third year in a row, Indiana farmers have set a record for the most acres of cover crops planted — more than 1.7 million acres. Cover crops are planted to keep the soil from eroding away — which can pollute Indiana’s streams and lakes.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Indiana family tries to navigate Medicaid waivers as FSSA slowly processes waitlist
Some Hoosiers are still unsure of where their access to home- and community-based services through Medicaid stands as Indiana starts working through its waitlist.
Read MoreJuly 17, 2024
Workers' rights is a major focus of Democrat Destiny Wells' campaign for attorney general
Workers’ rights are a major focus of Democrat Destiny Wells’ campaign for attorney general.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Jim Banks praises Trump in prime-time speech at Republican National Convention
Indiana U.S. Senate candidate Jim Banks used his prime-time speech at the Republican National Convention Tuesday to lavishly praise former President Donald Trump.
Read MoreJuly 16, 2024
Holcomb breaks ground on state's first regional economic development project
Gov. Eric Holcomb helped break ground Tuesday on the first project of READI 2.0, the second phase of the state’s regional economic development initiative.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2024
Indiana receives more than $1.2M in federal grant to expand Registered Apprenticeships
The Indiana Department of Workforce Development will receive more than $1.2 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand state Registered Apprenticeship programs. The Department of Labor said in a press release that the funding will increase the number of high-earning jobs.
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