Articles tagged as: IPB
March 14, 2023
Highway work zone speed cameras closer than ever to reality in Indiana
A bill to create a highway work zone speed camera pilot program is just a couple steps away from the governors desk.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2023
'Parental rights' bill future uncertain, Senate leader 'does not see a path forward'
A bill that would stop Indiana courts from intervening when a transgender child is at risk of suicide may be halted in the Senate. It previously passed the House.
Read MoreMarch 13, 2023
How is telemedicine being used in Indiana and who is it benefitting and serving?
What does telemedicine do for Hoosiers and how is it used throughout the state? Some members of our audience were curious.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Bill to raise maximum paychecks for Indiana’s water, waste district boards nears governor’s desk
There are about 100 water, sewage and solid waste districts across Indiana that are responsible for keeping pipes flowing and getting rid of trash.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: 21st Century Scholars automatic enrollment, childbirth expenses expansion
A Senate committee advances a bill that would criminalize some bystanders in police situations. Legislation to automatically enroll students in a key state scholarship program continues to progress. And a bill headed for the full Senate expands the list of childbirth expenses a court can order fathers to help pay.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
Zinc oxide plant wants to measure its air pollution facility-wide, instead of stack-by-stack
Instead of setting emissions limits for each individual smokestack, Waelz Sustainable Products wants to have one set of standards for the whole plant.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
Bill to expand court-ordered childbirth expenses advances, though changes could be in store
Fathers could be ordered by Indiana courts to pay for more expenses related to childbirth than before under legislation headed to the Senate.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Senate considers bill to create standard training, abuse tracking for Indiana disability caregivers
Indiana representatives unanimously voted to pass House Bill 1342 last month to create a registry to track direct support professionals who help care for people with disabilities in their homes. That can include direct family members of those receiving care, who are often paid by the state for that work. But the Senate is set to make some changes to the bill.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Indiana faith leaders call for full funding of mental health crisis response system
Indiana faith leaders say Hoosiers need and deserve better mental health crisis response services. They're calling on lawmakers to fully fund recommendations from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2023
AG Rokita sends letter to gender health clinics, includes vague threats to providers and parents
Attorney General Todd Rokita sent a letter to gender-affirming care providers Tuesday requesting information about procedures offered to transgender youth. The letter -- largely based on misinformation -- issued vague threats against medical providers and families.
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