May 31, 2023
New law will require welders to be certified to work on public projects in Indiana
Not all welding work requires a certification. Nationally, nearly 50 percent of welders are not required to have any minimum education. But, a new state law will require certifications for welders working on public construction projects.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
State Rep. Jim Lucas arrested for driving while intoxicated, leaving scene of crash
Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was booked into a southern Indiana county jail early Wednesday morning for operating while intoxicated.
Read MoreMay 31, 2023
Mike Pence to launch campaign for president in Iowa June 7
Former Vice President Mike Pence will officially launch his widely expected campaign for the Republican nomination for president in Iowa next week, adding another candidate to the growing GOP field and putting him in direct competition with his former boss.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Lottery officials still don't plan to lobby lawmakers to allow online games
Hoosier Lottery officials say providing online options to play makes sense for the long-term sustainability of the lottery. But the lottery still wont take an active role in urging lawmakers to make those online options available.
Read MoreMay 30, 2023
Indiana State Bar Association expands accessibility for pro bono work with new site
The Indiana State Bar Association is providing a new website for Hoosier attorneys, paralegals and staff to do pro bono work.
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State retests midsize Indiana drinking water utilities for PFAS, 10 have unhealthy levels
The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has now identified 19 drinking water utilities that have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines.
Read MoreMay 29, 2023
Gas tax, electric and hybrid fee increases coming soon
Indiana's sales tax on gasoline will largely hold steady next month, increasing by just $0.001. But there's a bigger gas tax increase coming in July and, thanks to new legislation, several more Julys to come.
Read MoreMay 26, 2023
U.S. Supreme Court removes more protections for Indiana wetlands
The court ruled in favor of the Sacketts an Idaho couple that filled in land to build a home that was later deemed a wetland by the Environmental Protection Agency. Now the only federally protected wetlands will be those with a continuous surface connection where you can clearly see where one flows into the other.
Read MoreMay 26, 2023
Caitlin Bernard given reprimand, fine by state board for violating patient privacy
Dr. Caitlin Bernard was found to have violated state and federal patient privacy laws by the Indiana Medical Licensing Board.
Read MoreMay 26, 2023
Private Republican caucus chooses newest Indiana state lawmaker, Lori Goss-Reaves
A private Republican caucus Thursday evening elected Lori Goss-Reaves to replace Ann Vermilion, who resigned late last month.
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