Articles tagged as: IPB
June 18, 2025
Indiana still has funding for electric vehicle chargers while federal EV program is on hold
Indiana was well on its way to installing electric vehicle chargers along interstate highways using nearly $100 million in federal funds. But the Trump administration put that funding on hold. A statewide EV education initiative wants people to know there's still some money available for chargers out there — even if it's not nearly as much.
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Duke Energy may study selling its Cayuga coal plant while still building new gas plant
In the settlement with Reliable Energy Inc., Duke said it will hire an engineering firm to study the feasibility of building the new gas plant while keeping Cayuga running. But that's only if the state approves the gas plant and the settlement.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025
Majority of Hoosiers have health insurance, but official highlights rise of 'underinsurance'
More than 90 percent of Hoosiers have health insurance. But, an official from Gov. Mike Braun's administration said while that's a large percentage, it can be a little misleading.
Read MoreJune 18, 2025
Independent practices were excluded from Indiana's noncompete ban. Here's what lawmakers say
Indiana lawmakers expanded the state's ban on noncompete agreements for physicians to include doctors employed by hospitals. A previous version of that bill would have extended the ban to all physicians but lawmakers ultimately scaled it back.
Read MoreJune 17, 2025
FSSA: Proposal from U.S. Senate could require Indiana to 'roll back eligibility' in HIP
A recent proposal by the U.S. Senate could require Indiana to "roll back eligibility" in its Medicaid expansion program — the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP. That's according to the top official at the state Family and Social Services Administration.
Read MoreJune 17, 2025
Northwest Indiana advocates push for greener steel in proposed IDEM smog rule
Smog forms from the combination of sunlight and pollution from things like cars and industrial plants. It can make it more difficult to breathe and aggravate lung and heart conditions.
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Duke Energy union workers prepare for 'work stoppage' amid stalled contract negotiations
Union workers at Duke Energy are preparing for a potential strike over failed contract negotiations with the company. The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers Local 1393 represents nearly 1,000 Duke Energy workers across the state.
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Indiana to receive up to $100 million from Purdue Pharma, Sackler family opioid settlement
Indiana state and local governments expect to receive up to $100 million over the next 15 years from a settlement with one of the companies and families accused of fueling the country's opioid abuse crisis.
Read MoreJune 16, 2025
Advocates urge Gov. Mike Braun to convene commission to tackle Indiana's housing crisis
More than 700 organizations and individuals signed a letter calling on Gov. Mike Braun to convene a commission to address Indiana's housing crisis.
Read MoreJune 13, 2025
Indiana students can access meals through statewide summer food program
Indiana students have access to summer meals and snacks at more than 1,000 locations statewide. The Summer Food Service Program has provided meals to students for nearly 50 years.
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