Articles tagged as: IPB
February 14, 2024
Unlicensed child care providers can care for more kids under bill headed to Senate floor
A bill that allows unlicensed child care providers to serve more children for more hours each week easily advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday, even as Democrats express unease with the measure.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Families say attendant care program is vital. Democrats want Republican leaders to protect it
Families of medically complex children say proposed Medicaid cuts would take away a vital caregiving resource. House Democrats say these families shouldn't pay the price for the Medicaid shortfall. They want Republican leaders to protect the attendant care program.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Indiana GPS dashboard adds new comparison, search tools for school data
Parents who want to learn how students succeed at specific schools have new tools. New updates to the state's Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed website, also known as Indiana GPS, now lets people search for schools by location.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
Officials, advocates flag privacy, voter suppression concerns for election security bill
Election officials and voter advocates highlighted several issues with legislation in the Senate Elections Committee this week, including privacy concerns, potential lawsuits and voter suppression.
Read MoreFebruary 13, 2024
What child support resources are available to parents in Indiana? One advocate shares insights
How do Hoosiers get help with child support problems and questions? Many members of our audience were curious.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Holcomb signs controversial wetland bill into law, opponents say it was fast-tracked
Because of a state law passed three years ago and the result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, few wetlands in Indiana are protected today.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Senate panel advances bill to overrule local bans on dog sales at pet stores
Proponents say the legislation ensures dog breeders are held to a high standard, while allowing pet stores anywhere in the state to sell dogs. Opponents during Mondays contentious, three-hour hearing say those standards are vague and the bill undercuts local decisions.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
Residents frustrated by last-minute cancellation of meeting on BP's Whiting Refinery
Though IDEM said the meeting was canceled because the School City of East Chicago didn't want the media to attend, the district said it was because members of the public tried to force their way in and that IDEM didn't provide adequate security for the meeting.
Read MoreFebruary 12, 2024
John Rust's place on U.S. Senate GOP primary ballot in Indiana Supreme Court's hands after hearing
Whether southern Indiana farmer John Rust will appear on the U.S. Senate Republican primary ballot this spring is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2024
Reading, chaplains and internet safety: Education bills reach midpoint of legislative session
From bills that aim to raise low reading scores to remedies for students using cellphones in class, lawmakers will spend the second half of session considering bills from the opposite chamber with fresh eyes and advancing initiatives with widespread support.
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