Articles tagged as: IPB
December 6, 2023
Appeals court hears arguments in religious freedom challenge to Indiana abortion ban
Hoosiers are one step closer to finding out whether Indiana's abortion ban illegally clashes with the states religious freedom guarantees.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
Thousands of 3rd graders who fail vital reading test continue to 4th grade
The Indiana Department of Education says too many third graders who fail IREAD-3 are advancing to fourth grade. The IDOE is working on a new data visualization tool that shows student progress on key literacy skills.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
State, northwest Indiana medical company settle lawsuit over exposure of 45K Hoosiers' data
The state has reached a settlement in its lawsuit against a northwest Indiana medical company over a ransomware event that put personal and protected health information at risk. The agreement includes no admission of guilt on the behalf of the provider.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
Indiana appeals court set for hearing in religious freedom lawsuit against abortion ban
Whether Indiana's near-total abortion ban violates some peoples religious freedom will be under the microscope in the Indiana Court of Appeals Wednesday.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2023
State asks judge to dismiss second lawsuit challenging law creating 25-foot bubble around police
The state is asking a federal judge to dismiss a second lawsuit challenging a new law that criminalizes anyone who gets within 25 feet of police after being told to stop.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
EPA wants all lead drinking water pipes removed in 10 years. Can Indiana utilities do it?
That’s according to a proposed lead and copper rule the agency announced on Thursday in a big move to protect kids and vulnerable people from exposure.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2023
Legislative task force recommends further restrictions to state agency powers
A legislative task force this week approved, along party lines, recommendations that would further restrict the ability of state agencies to adopt rules and regulations.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
Lawmaker flags concerns over Medicaid change, FSSA celebrates maternal health program
The state is changing how it handles long-term care for Medicaid members 60 years or older through its Pathways for Aging program. State officials also highlighted the success of a program meant to address one of the leading causes.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2023
Rokita under investigation again by Indiana attorney disciplinary commission
Attorney General Todd Rokita is under investigation again by the Indiana attorney disciplinary commission, weeks after the state Supreme Court publicly reprimanded him.
Read MoreNovember 29, 2023
Five Indiana schools to receive $500,000 in family engagement grants
An organization for Indiana parents is to use new federal grant money to boost family engagement and improve student outcomes. Five school districts will be selected to receive up to $500,000 over the course of five years.
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