Articles tagged as: IPB
April 17, 2023
Richmond residents told they can return home, firefighters still checking for hotspots
Small amounts of the toxic chemicals benzene, naphthalene, and butadiene have been found around the perimeter of the site. But the health department said it's been below short-term exposure limits.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Education ‘deregulation’ bill is almost law. Here’s what it’d change and why many teachers oppose it
Senate Bill 486 dubbed an education deregulation bill by supporters and a teacher silencing bill by opponents could be a few short steps from becoming law after passing the Indiana House Monday.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
Anti-ESG bill passes state House, would name financial managers Indiana should avoid
Those in favor of House Bill 1008 believe these institutions are discriminating against Indiana businesses like coal companies and firearm makers — putting politics before their financial obligations.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: Senate GOP budget, 'Don't Say Gay' changes, TANF increase
Senate Republicans unveil their proposed state budget. Indiana's version of the Don't Say Gay bill clears the Senate after significant changes. And the first welfare expansion in three decades heads to the governors desk.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
City releases evidence showing Richmond plastics recycling business was a fire hazard
Among other things, court and city documents said all of that plastic and trash was blocking building exits, the sprinkler system wasn't working, and fire extinguishers were placed on the floor where they could be knocked over. The buildings themselves also needed several repairs.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Indiana State Teachers Association members protest education bills, demand higher pay
Indiana State Teachers Association members gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday to demand higher pay and express discontent with legislation introduced in the 2023 session.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Senate Republicans unveil state budget proposal, without any school voucher expansion
The state budget plan from Senate Republicans does not include any expansion of the states school voucher program marking a major split from the House GOP.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Firefighters make progress on putting out Richmond industrial fire, smoke direction shifts
Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown said firefighters hope to have the fire nearly out by Friday morning.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Fathers could be ordered to help pay for cribs, diapers and more under approved bill
Indiana courts could order new fathers to help pay for more expenses related to childbirth under legislation a step away from becoming law.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Industrial fire that displaced more than 1,000 in Richmond could burn for several days
The fire from plastics burning at the two warehouses can be seen from miles away. The buildings were formerly owned by My Way Trading which was cited for several violations in the past including creating a fire hazard.
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