February 21, 2024
Ambulance providers say payment issues worsen access. Bill sets out-of-network rates
Half of Indiana counties contain ambulance deserts - an area where residents live more than 25 minutes from where an ambulance is stationed. Ambulance providers say payment issues are one factor in that lack of access. A bill passed by the Senate would establish requirements for how health plans pay out-of-network ambulance providers.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Certification for recovery community organizations heads to Holcomb's desk
Some Hoosiers in substance use recovery find support and resources in grassroots organizations called recovery community organizations, or RCOs. Legislation headed to the governor would establish standards for RCOs that give the groups access to more funding opportunities.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Indiana Republicans seek to legally enforce ban on sanctuary cities
Republicans want to make Indiana's law banning sanctuary cities enforceable with a bill headed to the House floor.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2024
Stricter age verification for adult sites requirement heads to Indiana House floor
Adult websites will need stronger age verification measures under a bill headed to the Indiana House floor.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Economic Enhancement District for Mile Square will not be repealed
Indianapolis’ planned economic enhancement district, or EED, will not be repealed. A bill put the funding tool at risk but an amendment saves the district - with some caveats.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Dense breast tissue can complicate cancer screenings. Notification bill heads to governor's desk
Mammograms are a less effective diagnostic tool when a patient has dense breast tissue. Legislation headed to Gov. Eric Holcomb would require providers to notify patients of their breast tissue density.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Bill narrowly clears Senate committee to kill Gary lawsuit against gun manufacturers, sellers
Cities and towns in Indiana will be banned from suing gun manufacturers and sellers - even if they do something illegal - under a bill narrowly approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Abuse victims could get more from Boy Scout settlement under bill headed to Indiana Senate floor
Several hundred abuse victims who are part of a large settlement with the Boy Scouts of America could get access to more money under a bill approved by a Senate committee Tuesday.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2024
Bill effectively killing Indianapolis Blue Line gets hearing in House committee
A House committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that puts a moratorium on dedicated lanes. IndyGo officials say the bill will kill the proposed Blue Line, the city’s third bus rapid transit system.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2024
Nearly two dozen local bans on dog sales at pet stores eliminated under bill nearing governor's desk
Nearly two dozen local ordinances across Indiana that ban the sale of dogs in pet stores will be eliminated under a bill that's a step away from the governor's desk.
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