Articles tagged as: IPB
May 2, 2023
Lawmakers earmark more money to environment, conservation programs in state budget
The Hoosier Environmental Council said the legislature appropriated a significant amount of money for land conservation and trails though a lot less than it was hoping for.
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Libertarian Donald Rainwater announces 2024 bid for governor
Libertarian Donald Rainwater announced recently he will make another bid for governor in 2024 after a record-setting run three years ago.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Legal battle over Indiana fetal remains law over as U.S. Supreme Court declines appeal
The six-year-long legal battle over an Indiana law dealing with fetal remains finally appears to be at an end.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Report: Central Indiana among top 10 worst places in country for particle pollution
Indianapolis is among one of the worst cities in the country for particle pollution, according to a recent report from the American Lung Association.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
DCS Director Terry Stigdon leaving agency to join Red Cross
Indiana Department of Child Services Director Terry Stigdon is leaving the agency, effective this Friday.
Read MoreMay 1, 2023
Nine small Indiana drinking water utilities have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines
The state found harmful PFAS in the treated drinking water at more than two dozen small water utilities in Indiana. Among other things, exposure to the human-made chemicals has been linked to kidney cancer, problems with the immune system and developmental issues in children.
Read MoreApril 29, 2023
Republican state lawmaker announces resignation hours after end of 2023 session
Rep. Ann Vermilion (R-Marion) announced late Friday night she is leaving her Statehouse seat, effective Monday.
Read MoreApril 28, 2023
CenterPoint Energy expects to go coal-free by 2027
CenterPoint expects converting its Culley 3 coal unit and moving to mostly renewable energy will reduce the company's carbon emissions by about 95 percent and save customers almost $80 million in the next 20 years.
Read MoreApril 28, 2023
Department of Workforce Development head resigns, Holcomb appoints new commissioner
The current commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development is resigning after less than a year in the position.
Read MoreApril 28, 2023
2023 legislative session was all about the money, from health care to housing to education
Every long Indiana legislative session revolves around writing the new, two-year state budget. But 2023s session focused on it more than most. That's because many of the top priorities this year centered not just on policy, but a dollar amount.
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