Articles tagged as: IPB
August 22, 2022
Holcomb appoints Stephen Jones as Indiana state fire marshal
Indiana has a new state fire marshal -- a position responsible for investigating suspicious fires and enforcing fire and building safety codes.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2022
USDA awards $2.7M to help farmers make cleaner streams for endangered hellbender salamanders
The hellbender is the largest salamander in the U.S., known for the wrinkly skin on its sides. Because it gets oxygen to breathe directly from the water, its very sensitive to pollution like runoff from farm fields.
Read MoreAugust 19, 2022
Holcomb names new Department of Workforce Development commissioner
David Adams is the new commissioner of the Department of Workforce Development. Gov. Eric Holcomb announced his selection Friday.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
How will Indiana’s abortion law affect medications that treat other conditions like lupus?
Indiana's abortion law bans the procedure in almost all cases, with limited exceptions for rape, incest and the health of the pregnant person.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Logansport-area ethanol company to pay $1.7 million over alleged pollution reporting violations
The Andersons Marathon Holdings LLC agreed to the fine as part of a settlement on Tuesday with the Environmental Protection Agency.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2022
Layoffs double in June as Indiana's high worker quit rate shows signs of slowing
The past few months has given workers more power in the labor market. In June, Indiana had about four active job seekers for every 10 job openings, according to new federal estimates released Thursday.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Indiana could be part of an 'extreme heat belt' by 2053
While other parts of the country may have hotter temperatures overall, counties stretching from eastern Texas to southwest Michigan will have at least one day a year where the temperature feels like 125 degrees or more.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
Hoosier Lottery sends near-record revenue to state
Indiana government will receive $344 million from the Hoosier Lottery this year -- a near record amount.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
The family supports law includes credits, exemptions for adoption. Will it affect the process?
Indiana legislators recently passed a family supports measure during the special session that provides various tax credits and exemptions for families adopting children.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2022
State officials warn Hoosiers of scams on tax refund, inflation relief payments
Indiana state officials are warning Hoosiers about scams related to the automatic taxpayer refund and inflation relief payments.
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