Articles tagged as: IPB
May 8, 2025
Trump administration gives layoff notices to environmental justice staff at regional EPA
All 18 environmental justice employees at the regional Environmental Protection Agency office in Chicago have received layoff notices. It's part of the Trump administration's efforts to close EPA environmental justice offices around the country.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025
Advocate: Legislative changes to services for Deaf children reveals lack of community engagement
Lawmakers made several changes this session to how the state delivers services to deaf and hard-of-hearing children. Advocates said they weren't included throughout the process, leading to a bill they say favors oral and spoken language education.
Read MoreMay 7, 2025
Federal funding for Indiana water, sewer upgrades cut under Trump's proposed budget
President Donald Trump's proposed budget would cut more than half of the Environmental Protection Agency's funding.
Read MoreMay 6, 2025
Expert: Cuts to 'historic' investment may thwart efforts to tackle Indiana's public health issues
Indiana's "historic" public health funding was scaled back in the final version of the state budget — going from $100 million to just $40 million appropriated for the Health First Indiana initiative. One expert said public health programs take years to build and this decrease could stall important progress.
Read MoreMay 6, 2025
Boarding flights, entering government buildings more difficult without Real ID as deadline hits
It may become more difficult to board commercial flights or enter some federal buildings beginning Wednesday without what's called a Real ID.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
Newborn tax credit failed to pass this session. Here's what advocates have to say
A proposal to give eligible families a $500 tax credit for newborns failed to pass this legislative session. Advocates continue to push for the tax credit they say will improve Hoosiers' financial stability and health.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
What energy, environment legislation from the 2025 session is now law?
The need for power for AI data centers coming into Indiana prompted a lot of bills this session. Lawmakers were also concerned with all things water — from long-haul water pipelines to stormwater running off of construction sites.
Read MoreMay 5, 2025
Individual disaster relief applications available for Hoosiers affected by storms in 24 counties
The State Disaster Relief Fund provides money to people for damage to their homes or property that isn't covered by insurance.
Read MoreMay 2, 2025
'We want to hear you say it': Clergy call on Braun for stronger denouncement of Beckwith
Indiana clergy continue to denounce Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith's statements about the Three-Fifths Compromise and call on the governor to take a stronger stand. They say Gov. Mike Braun's response so far has been "woefully inadequate."
Read MoreMay 2, 2025
Indiana to begin issuing speeding fines via highway work zone cameras
The state of Indiana will soon issue fines to speeding drivers via its highway work zone speed cameras for the first time.
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