Articles tagged as: IPB
January 11, 2024
Senate GOP agenda focused on reading proficiency, child care, health care access
The Senate Republican caucus's session agenda unveiled Thursday is focused on education, child care and health care access.
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Bill to define, ban antisemitism advanced unanimously by House committee
A bill to define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public education institutions passed unanimously out of a House committee Wednesday.
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Senate committee hears parental rights bill. Author says it's in response to concerns about schools
Parents can sue if they believe their ability to direct their child's upbringing, religious instruction, education or health care has been substantially burdened. And they can sue if they believe a governmental entity has withheld or directed their child to withhold information from the parent.
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Senate committee approves bill to require stricter age verification for pornographic websites
Indiana lawmakers are taking steps to make it harder for children to access pornographic websites.
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Chief Justice Rush talks return on investment in annual State of the Judiciary address
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush said state courts are providing bang for the buck when it comes to the significant investment lawmakers made in the last state budget.
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Senate health committee advances bill to establish reimbursement deadlines for new FSSA program
A bill that would affect the rollout of the state's changes to long-term care passed out of a Senate committee. The bill would also require that insurance companies honor what's called assignment of benefits for dental providers.
Read MoreJanuary 10, 2024
Work-based learning changes pass House Education Committee
The House Education Committee moved forward a bill Wednesday that would make changes to some sections of a sweeping work-based learning bill signed into law last year. But some education committee members say the latest bill adds too much and doesn't address problems with last years law.
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Federal government challenges Cummins' claim of no wrongdoing in emissions 'defeat devices'
Indiana engine maker Cummins didn't admit to wrongdoing in the alleged installation of emissions defeat devices on more than 900,000 RAM pickup truck engines over the past decade. The company said it was a defect. In a press conference on Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Justice pushed back on that statement.
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Fair housing is the top priority in 2024 for the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said housing should be more accessible, affordable and equitable for all Hoosiers. And that's the focus of the caucus's agenda in 2024.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2024
Holcomb reflects in final State of the State, announces historic economic development investment
Gov. Eric Holcomb spent most of his final State of the State address reflecting on Indiana's accomplishments in his seven years in office.
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