Articles tagged as: IPB
January 3, 2023
What will lawmakers likely look at in education for the upcoming session?
Key leaders in education have several legislative priorities for the upcoming session -- including a focus on mental health, making high school more relevant and pushing early literacy and early learning in schools.
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Hoosier Lottery officials not lobbying lawmakers to expand online
Indiana lawmakers are expected to seriously debate legalizing online gambling in the 2023 session. And online lottery will likely be part of that discussion.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Indiana scores low in environmental justice report
The report said Indiana lawmakers haven't passed any meaningful environmental justice legislation including refusing to hear a bill this past legislative session that would have created a climate and environmental justice task force.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2023
Better climate education on its way with new science standards
New state science standards that require more climate education will go into full effect by next school year.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2022
Indiana’s unions expect to play ‘defense’ during upcoming legislative session
Organized labor has a big wishlist for Indiana's legislative session. With Republicans in control of the Statehouse, unions say they have to put aside some loftier goals and play "defense."
Read MoreDecember 29, 2022
Indiana small businesses 'optimistic' heading into possible 2023 economic downturn
Predictions of a mild recession in 2023 create a lot of uncertainty for workers and companies. But many Indiana small business owners are optimistic. Some are even still willing to borrow money despite rising loan interest rates.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2022
Lawmakers closer than ever to expanding legalized online gambling
Legal, online gaming that goes beyond sports is closer to reality for Indiana than ever before.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2022
State leaders positive about public health funding debate, despite lawmakers balking at price tag
State leaders want lawmakers to make a significant investment in improving public health in the 2023 session.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Franklin advocates have mixed feelings about new cancer cluster guidelines
The new guidelines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recognize that not every person who gets exposed to one cancer-causing chemical or multiple will get the same type of cancer.
Read MoreDecember 28, 2022
Considering an apprenticeship in Indiana? This guide can help you get started
Apprentices can get certified in their chosen fields over a few weeks or a few years. They can get on-the-job training, often paid, combined with classroom instruction at institutions like Ivy Tech Community College. If you're considering the apprentice route, this guide can help you get started.
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