Articles tagged as: IPB
February 9, 2024
Holcomb sends National Guard to southern U.S. border
Gov. Eric Holcomb is sending members of the Indiana National Guard to the southern border of the United States as part of an ongoing showdown between the state of Texas and the federal government over the flow of migrants into the country.
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Weekly Statehouse Update: Wetlands legislation, changes to tenure, expanded disaster relief
Lawmakers reach the halfway point of the 2024 session and send the first bill to the governor, the Senate advances a bill that could change tenure in higher ed, and legislation heads to the House to expand access to disaster relief.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Indiana Medicaid premiums, POWER account contributions to resume July 1
Medicaid members on certain plans will be required to pay premiums and POWER account contributions starting July 1. The return will impact Children's Health Insurance Program, MED works and the Healthy Indiana Plan members.
Read MoreFebruary 8, 2024
Lawmakers begin to explore social media restrictions for children
Indiana lawmakers are beginning to explore ways to better protect children who use social media. Legislation got an initial hearing this session, but won't advance further as its author said he's getting the conversation started.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana looks to in-demand labor skills ahead of graduation requirements overhaul
The state is preparing to overhaul graduation requirements in an effort to better prepare students before they enter the workforce. The State Board of Education received guidance at its monthly meeting Wednesday before the rulemaking period for the new diploma requirements begins next month.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Indiana disaster relief funds more accessible under bill headed to House
Hoosiers in need after a disaster would be able to access more money, more easily from the states disaster relief fund under legislation headed to the House.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2024
Taxpayers on the hook after DNR officer's false statements got a woman arrested
Taxpayers are on the hook for damages and legal bills after a woman was arrested because of false statements made by an Indiana Department of Natural Resources officer.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
Senate passes slate of education bills on chronic absenteeism, mental health, internet safety
A slate of education bills passed out of the Senate Tuesday after debate and endorsement from lawmakers. Those proposals will now move to the House for further deliberation.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
Bill to reduce number of Indiana's most protected wetlands heads to governor
It's been called a compromise, but the history of Indiana's wetlands law, as well as testimony from wetland experts and advocates, suggest it's anything but.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2024
Lieutenant governor calls for FSSA audit, pause on proposed cuts following Medicaid shortfall
The Family and Social Services Administration proposed cuts to a program that supports care for children with disabilities in response to a $1 billion shortfall. Indiana's lieutenant governor and families of medically complex children are calling for the FSSA to pause the implementation of the cuts.
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