Articles tagged as: IPB
April 28, 2025
IDOH to investigate Floyd County tick disease death, urges Hoosiers to protect themselves
After a fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County, the Indiana Department of Health is sending out a new warning to all Hoosiers.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
FSSA launches new verification resource for people on Medicaid waiver waitlists
For over a year, Indiana has had a waitlist for home- and community-based services through Medicaid waivers. The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration launched a new online resource for people on the waitlists.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Final budget deal, health care costs, partisan school boards
Lawmakers finish the 2025 session with a state budget that covers a massive revenue shortfall. A measure meant to address high health care costs goes to the governor. And school board races will turn partisan under a narrowly-approved bill.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Republicans say approved budget takes care of priorities. Democrats say it moves the state backward
Lawmakers ended the 2025 session early Friday morning by passing a new state budget that Republicans say takes care of Indiana's priorities — and Democrats argue moves the state backward.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Price limits, nonprofit status threats for Indiana's 'big five' hospital systems sent to governor
Indiana's largest nonprofit hospital systems will face limits on how much they can charge for care under legislation headed to the governor. The hospital systems would have to meet certain requirements by 2029 – or forfeit their nonprofit status.
Read MoreApril 25, 2025
Biggest bills of 2025 — property tax reform and state budget — will have ripple effects for years
The two top priority bills this legislative session will have huge impacts on the financial futures of state and local governments, and many Indiana residents.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
Students to get another chance at IREAD-3 before being held back
Third graders currently have one chance to retake the IREAD-3 during the summer before being held back.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
'Comprehensive' health costs plan sent to governor despite access to care concerns
Lawmakers approved the final version of a "comprehensive plan" meant to address health care costs in Indiana. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that some of the policies could limit access to quality health care.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
Budget proposal eliminates dedicated funding for student workforce program
Workforce development leaders in Indiana say potential state budget cuts could threaten the future of programs that support students.
Read MoreApril 24, 2025
Braun administration launches forensic audit of IEDC amid allegations of financial 'impropriety'
Following a series of internal investigations into the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, the Braun administration is launching a forensic audit. Secretary of Commerce David Adams said there are enough questions that a "comprehensive look" is necessary.
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