Articles tagged as: IPB
January 5, 2024
What is stopping cannabis legalization in Indiana?
Indiana is now surrounded by three states that have legalized recreational cannabis, but attempts to legalize it here haven't made it far. One lawmaker said personal perceptions are stopping Indiana from joining the 38 other states with some form of legalization.
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Rokita accuses state disciplinary commission of 'aiding and abetting' his political opponents
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita attacked the state attorney disciplinary commission this week, accusing it of aiding and abetting his political detractors.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2024
Indiana's 2024 legislative session begins Jan. 8, expected to end by mid-March
Indiana's 2024 legislative session begins Monday, kicking off 10 weeks of work that will end no later than mid-March.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Local health departments receive $75 million in first round of public health funding
Eighty-six Indiana counties recently received the first round of public health funding to come from the state's Health First Indiana initiative. Local health departments that opted into the funding have since received a total of $75 million from the state.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
Eight state lawmakers will not seek reelection ahead of 2024 legislative session
Three more state lawmakers have announced they won't run for reelection this year ahead of the start of the 2024 legislative session.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2024
IEDC report shows almost $29 billion in investments during 2023
The Indiana Economic Development Corporation released a report showing it had nearly $29 billion in investments during 2023, up 29 percent from 2022.
Read MoreJanuary 3, 2024
Committees have a lot of power at the Indiana Statehouse: Here's what you need to know
Legislative committees are important. They're the first time bills are heard and often the only times the public can speak for or against a bill in front of lawmakers that don't represent them. It's also where most bills die.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Indiana plans to invest more than $600 million in improvements for rest areas over next 10 years
The Indiana Department of Transportation project will add more than 1,100 additional parking spots for semi-trailers at these rest areas and welcome centers.
Read MoreJanuary 2, 2024
Holcomb's final year priority is expanding 'awareness and access' to existing state resources
Gov. Eric Holcomb said the top priority for his final year in office will be providing more "awareness and access to existing state resources.
Read MoreJanuary 1, 2024
How student trustees at Indiana public universities are chosen
The governor makes hundreds of appointments to boards and commissions each year, including university boards of trustees.
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