Back to: WFYI News Now

Indiana Republican Party Picks New Chair, WrestleMania is Coming to Indy, Company Ceasing Production of Lethal Injection Drug, New Protections for Pregnant Workers

Indiana Republican Party Picks New Chair, WrestleMania is Coming to Indy, Company Ceasing Production of Lethal Injection Drug, New Protections for Pregnant Workers

June 25, 2024

Former state senator Randy Head is the new chair of the Indiana Republican Party. WWE and Indiana Sports Corp are teaming up to bring the sports entertainment company's three largest stadium events, Royal Rumble, SummerSlam and WrestleMania, to Indianapolis. An east coast chemical supply company says it’s ceasing production of a drug that’s been used to carry out lethal injections here in Indiana. A new rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides guidance to employers for implementing federal protections for pregnant workers.

Want to go deeper on the stories you hear on WFYI News Now? Visit wfyi.org/news and follow us on social media to get comprehensive analysis and local news daily. Subscribe to WFYI News Now wherever you get your podcasts.

Today's episode of WFYI News Now was produced by Drew Daudelin and Abriana Herron, with support from News Director Sarah Neal-Estes.

Listen

What's in Indy's Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Gary's Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit, State Moves to Dismiss Patient Privacy Lawsuit Against IU Health, Mayor Hogsett Responds to Allegations
Listen
What's in Indy's Proposed $1.6 Billion Budget, Gary's Gun Manufacturer Lawsuit, State Moves to Dismiss Patient Privacy Lawsuit Against IU Health, Mayor Hogsett Responds to Allegations
August 14, 2024

Indianapolis News: The proposed 2025 Indianapolis budget includes a lot of things – like...

Food Banks Get $2 Million, Lieutenant Governor Candidates Take the Stage, Physical and Mental Health of Breast Cancer Survivors, Sustainable Building Practices in the Classroom
Listen
Food Banks Get $2 Million, Lieutenant Governor Candidates Take the Stage, Physical and Mental Health of Breast Cancer Survivors, Sustainable Building Practices in the Classroom
August 13, 2024

Indianapolis News: New funding for Indiana food banks was recently granted by the Indiana…...

Indy Leaders Under Pressure Over Misconduct Allegations, FAFSA Delayed Again, Holcomb Talks Abbreviated Campaigns, Ground Broken on Combined Schools for Deaf and Visually Impaired
Listen
Indy Leaders Under Pressure Over Misconduct Allegations, FAFSA Delayed Again, Holcomb Talks Abbreviated Campaigns, Ground Broken on Combined Schools for Deaf and Visually Impaired
August 12, 2024

Indianapolis News: A call for transparency and accountability is growing after recent local...

Cheese Lady Unveils State Fair Sculptures, Hoosier Cyclist Chloe Dygert Becomes Olympic Champion, Health Experts on State Fair Risks, Climate Solutions in the Classroom
Listen
Cheese Lady Unveils State Fair Sculptures, Hoosier Cyclist Chloe Dygert Becomes Olympic Champion, Health Experts on State Fair Risks, Climate Solutions in the Classroom
August 9, 2024

Indianapolis News: This Indiana State Fair annual cheese masterpiece was unveiled this week…...

Cathedral Graduate Cole Hocker Wins Olympic Gold, Diversity Efforts at Gen Con, School Leaders Voice Concerns to Lawmakers, State Sues Apartment Owner for Ignoring Residents
Listen
Cathedral Graduate Cole Hocker Wins Olympic Gold, Diversity Efforts at Gen Con, School Leaders Voice Concerns to Lawmakers, State Sues Apartment Owner for Ignoring Residents
August 8, 2024

Indianapolis News: Indianapolis native and Cathedral High School graduate Cole Hocker won the…...

New Tool to Find Average Price of Medical Procedures, Alliance Urges Revision of Charity Gaming Laws, Why Wildfires Aren't Having a Big Impact, Reversing Drug Overdoses in Indiana Homes
Listen
New Tool to Find Average Price of Medical Procedures, Alliance Urges Revision of Charity Gaming Laws, Why Wildfires Aren't Having a Big Impact, Reversing Drug Overdoses in Indiana Homes
August 7, 2024

Indianapolis News: Hoosiers can now get an idea of how much individual medical procedures…...

Indy Airport Gets $26 Million,
Listen
Indy Airport Gets $26 Million, "Tongue Tie" Surgeries Potentially Overused, Pete Buttigieg Visits to Talk Electric Vehicles, Indiana's Handling of Medicaid Expansion May Violate Federal Law
August 6, 2024

Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis International Airport will receive more than $26 million…...

Solar Congress Gathers in Lafayette, Indiana Divests All Public Dollars from Chinese Companies, Homelessness Advocates Say New Shelters Aren't Enough
Listen
Solar Congress Gathers in Lafayette, Indiana Divests All Public Dollars from Chinese Companies, Homelessness Advocates Say New Shelters Aren't Enough
August 5, 2024

Indianapolis News: To help guide a movement to expand solar power in Indiana, community…...

How Police Respond to a Mental Health Crisis, Dramatic Changes at IPS, New Program Provides Wellness Support for Child Welfare Workers
Listen
How Police Respond to a Mental Health Crisis, Dramatic Changes at IPS, New Program Provides Wellness Support for Child Welfare Workers
August 2, 2024

Indianapolis News: When people with mental health issues are in crisis or need help, who should…...

Universities Raise Alarms Over High School Diploma Changes, Hospital-Linked Violence Prevention, Braun Adjusts Tax Reform Proposal, Indy Housing Agency Overhaul
Listen
Universities Raise Alarms Over High School Diploma Changes, Hospital-Linked Violence Prevention, Braun Adjusts Tax Reform Proposal, Indy Housing Agency Overhaul
August 1, 2024

Indianapolis News: Indiana’s colleges and universities have raised alarms over the state’s…...

IU Bans Encampments, PFAS and Firefighter Cancer Rates, Debate Around Changes to High School Diplomas, Indy Star Investigates Former Hogsett Chief of Staff Thomas Cook
Listen
IU Bans Encampments, PFAS and Firefighter Cancer Rates, Debate Around Changes to High School Diplomas, Indy Star Investigates Former Hogsett Chief of Staff Thomas Cook
July 31, 2024

Indianapolis News: The IU Board of Trustees passed a new "expressive activities"...

Over $3.5 Million for the Arts, New Discipline Policy at IPS, Training Haitian and Burmese Residents for Behavioral Health, Library Program, Impact of Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban
Listen
Over $3.5 Million for the Arts, New Discipline Policy at IPS, Training Haitian and Burmese Residents for Behavioral Health, Library Program, Impact of Indiana's Near-Total Abortion Ban
July 30, 2024

Indianapolis News: The Indiana Arts Commission is awarding more than $3.5 million to groups…...

Modest Increase in Hoosiers Who Successfully Earn Degrees, Mike Braun's Plan for Property Tax Overhaul, Helping Students Explore Careers in Healthcare, Summer Camp for Kids with Sickle Cell
Listen
Modest Increase in Hoosiers Who Successfully Earn Degrees, Mike Braun's Plan for Property Tax Overhaul, Helping Students Explore Careers in Healthcare, Summer Camp for Kids with Sickle Cell
July 29, 2024

Indianapolis News: Nearly half of Indiana college students graduated on time in 2023, according…...

Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, State Seeks Feedback on Diploma Overhaul, 'Rabbit Fever' Strikes Tippecanoe County, The Ripple Effects of Severe Abortion Restrictions
Listen
Job Fair for Formerly Incarcerated People, State Seeks Feedback on Diploma Overhaul, 'Rabbit Fever' Strikes Tippecanoe County, The Ripple Effects of Severe Abortion Restrictions
July 26, 2024

Indianapolis News: Martin University hosted a job fair on Thursday to help formerly incarcerated…...

Kamala Harris Speaks in Indy, Ballot Access Misinformation, Vigil Honors Life of Activist Ron Gee, State Law on Cell Phones in School, Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals
Listen
Kamala Harris Speaks in Indy, Ballot Access Misinformation, Vigil Honors Life of Activist Ron Gee, State Law on Cell Phones in School, Unique Challenges for Rural Hospitals
July 25, 2024

Indianapolis News: Indiana was one of the first stops for presumptive Democratic presidential…...

Indiana Dems Back Kamala Harris for President, Utility Company Proposes Settlement on Rate Hike, Fiscal Year Update, Medicaid Changes Leave Unanswered Questions
Listen
Indiana Dems Back Kamala Harris for President, Utility Company Proposes Settlement on Rate Hike, Fiscal Year Update, Medicaid Changes Leave Unanswered Questions
July 24, 2024

Indianapolis News: The Indiana Democratic Party is backing Vice President Kamala Harris for…...

Grassroots Food Coalition Wants City Collaboration, Objection to Union Vote Overruled, Concern Over Coal Ash Standards, 9,000 Students in Indy Summer Learning Labs
Listen
Grassroots Food Coalition Wants City Collaboration, Objection to Union Vote Overruled, Concern Over Coal Ash Standards, 9,000 Students in Indy Summer Learning Labs
July 23, 2024

Indianapolis News: The Indianapolis Community Food Access Coalition recently recommended new…...

Democrats React to Biden Stepping Down, Local Control Over Short-Term Rentals, West Nile Virus Case, Diversifying Motorsports, Indiana Wants Input on High School Diploma Overhaul
Listen
Democrats React to Biden Stepping Down, Local Control Over Short-Term Rentals, West Nile Virus Case, Diversifying Motorsports, Indiana Wants Input on High School Diploma Overhaul
July 22, 2024

Indianapolis News: Indiana’s Democratic party and some Indiana voters are reacting to...

> View All Audio