Articles tagged as: IPB
December 6, 2022
High fuel costs continue to drive up electric bills. Unexpected power plant outages aren't helping
The war in Ukraine and the pandemic have dramatically driven up fuel costs. The highest recent fuel adjustment was by AES Indiana where the average customer paid an extra $24 a month from September to November.
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Department of Energy program aims to make low-income Hoosier homes more energy efficient
The U.S. Department of Energys weatherization program provides energy assessments for qualifying Hoosiers to ensure their homes are utilizing energy properly.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2022
Flu-like illnesses prompt hospital systems to restrict visitors, statewide activity high
Hospital systems in Indiana are enacting visitor restrictions in response to high flu-like illness activity which can include flu, COVID-19 and RSV.
Read MoreDecember 5, 2022
Indiana group weighs in on controversial U.S. Supreme Court case being heard Wednesday
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Wednesday in a case that could upend federal elections across the country.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Hoosiers do not speak to their neighbors often, new survey shows
The Indiana Public Broadcasting-Ball State Hoosier Survey reported nearly 16 percent of Hoosiers have not spoken to or spent time with their neighbors in the past 12 months.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Governor Holcomb hospitalized with pneumonia, responding well to treatment
Gov. Eric Holcomb has been hospitalized with pneumonia, his office announced Friday.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Indiana's $75M interest-free 'career accelerator' loan program growing despite 'hurdles'
Indiana lawmakers created a no-interest, no-fee student aid loan for job training called Accelerate Indiana in 2021. They used $75 million from federal COVID relief funds for it. About 50 students are set to graduate and get certifications after the funds first year, according to INvestEd.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Judge rules Rokita violated law, but denies abortion care provider's request to halt investigation
A county judge ruled Friday that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita violated state law, breaking confidentiality in his offices investigation of Dr. Caitlin Bernard. But the judge also denied Bernards request to put a halt to Rokitas investigation.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2022
Judge temporarily blocks Indiana abortion ban on religious freedom grounds
Indiana's near-total abortion ban has been halted, again, in state court. This time, a Marion County judge ruled that the ban likely violates Indiana's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2022
Housing advocates propose policy solutions to help Hoosier renters
Indiana lawmakers are expected to explore ways to help address the state's housing crisis in the upcoming session. Ahead of that debate, the Notre Dame Student Policy Network and Prosperity Indiana proposed policies to help renters.
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