Articles tagged as: IPB
April 18, 2025
Measure to require approval of public collegiate programs heads to governor's desk
The bill received wide support from Senate lawmakers despite lingering concerns about its effect on colleges, universities and employers.
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An Indiana Girl Scout's push to repeal the 'period tax' might be thwarted by a tight budget
A central Indiana Girl Scout made repealing the sales tax on menstrual products the goal of her Gold Award. With a "bleak" revenue forecast and the state's constitutional requirement to pass a balanced budget, it's unlikely the "period tax" will be repealed this session.
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Indiana unemployment rate improves for second consecutive month
Indiana's unemployment rate is at its lowest level in nearly a year, improving to 4.1 percent last month.
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Weekly Statehouse update: Revenue forecast, property tax reform signed, supplemental teacher pay
Lawmakers receive a historically bleak state revenue forecast. The property tax debate comes to a close. And the governor signs a bill on supplemental teacher pay.
Read MoreApril 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
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Duke Energy to replace Cayuga coal plant with gas. Residents voice climate, rate concerns
Last year the Sierra Club gave Duke an F on its climate commitments, far lower than any other investor-owned utility in the state.
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New law opens opportunities for qualified foster, emancipated youth access to bank accounts
Gov. Mike Braun signed the House Enrolled Act 1441 that grants qualified foster youth and emancipated minors the ability to open a bank account without parental consent.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast
"All options are on the table" for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected.
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Bill to limit local control over stormwater from construction sites passed by Senate
It's another bill that aims to make housing cheaper for Hoosiers by reducing regulation.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Braun launches 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative, makes significant changes to SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The top U.S. health official said the changes go further than any other state's so far.
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