Articles tagged as: IPB
September 13, 2022
Feds penalize Indiana mine operator for 'knowingly' putting miner safety at risk
Peabody workers at a mine near the southeastern Indiana town of Francisco were at risk because the mine manager failed to act as a drill released potentially-explosive methane in July 2018, according to the Federal Mine Safety and Health Review Commission ruling released earlier this month.
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What will Indiana’s new abortion law mean for the state? Law takes effect Sept. 15
Indiana lawmakers passed a near-total abortion ban on Aug. 5, which Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law quickly after. The ACLU and several abortion care providers are challenging the new law in court, but unless it is halted, the ban will take effect Sept. 15.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Will Indiana’s abortion law affect emergency contraception like Plan B?
Indiana's abortion law is set to go into effect on Thursday Sept. 15. While it bans abortion in almost all cases, it does not include explicit language discussing contraceptives or morning-after pills, like Plan B.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2022
Mental health advocates warn about the dangers of college binge drinking
Mental health advocates are warning Indiana college students about the dangers of binge drinking and its link to poor mental health.
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Black, Brown communities in Indiana may not get priority in funding lead pipe replacements
How Indiana defines a disadvantaged community could exclude some Black and Brown neighborhoods disproportionately harmed by lead.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2022
Debate commission solicits questions from Hoosiers for Indiana's U.S. Senate debate
The Indiana Debate Commission is calling on Hoosiers to send in questions for the states U.S. Senate candidates.
Read MoreSeptember 8, 2022
Lawsuit uses Religious Freedom Restoration Act to challenge Indiana's abortion ban
Theres another legal challenge seeking to halt Indianas near-total abortion ban.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2022
Indiana surpasses 1.9M confirmed COVID-19 cases, as reported infections plateau
With updated data from the weekend, the Indiana Department of Health reported the state surpassed 1.9 million confirmed COVID-19 cases.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2022
What are some unique transportation solutions in rural Indiana communities?
Many rural counties in Indiana lack public transportation for their residents, but some counties have created innovative solutions to combat this.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2022
Minor leaguers ask MLB to voluntarily recognize union with majority player support
Indiana is home to three minor league baseball teams directly affiliated with the major leagues. On Tuesday, the Major League Baseball Players Association officially asked the MLB to voluntarily recognize a minor league players union.
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