Ohio voters said yes to citizen-led ballot initiatives on abortion rights and the legalization of cannabis in November. Why doesn't Indiana have a similar option? That's a question our listeners wanted to know. It would require a change to the state constitution, but lawmakers haven't shown interest.

Indianapolis-based Community Health Network has agreed to pay the United States $345 million in a settlement after accusations of submitting false claims to Medicare.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the sale of U.S. Steel to a Japanese company reflects the need to remain competitive in a global marketplace.

Indiana's Medicaid program will cost about $1 billion more in the current state budget than previously expected.

The company doing the work hopes to build a logistics and distribution warehouse where the West Calumet Housing Complex once stood. Residents worry Industrial Development Advantage, LLC could spread that pollution around the neighborhood and recontaminate yards.

After 29 consecutive months of state revenues that outperformed budget expectations, Indiana collections have now fallen short two months in a row.

The plan was approved in September, but can't move forward until the individual campuses form their own climate committees.

Language and financial barriers present a challenge for Hoosiers trying to keep up-to-date on their vaccine schedules, or even starting them. An Indiana immunization group is using new grant funding to expand its services for additional languages.

Indiana's real per capita personal income was ninth among 12 Midwest states in 2022, one place better than the previous year.

Lawmakers shared more detailed plans this week about their education goals for the upcoming legislative session. The discussions revealed divisions on how to address topics like work-based learning, low third grade reading scores and early education.