Articles tagged as: IPB
January 10, 2025
Expert: 'Stomach bug' outbreaks typical for this time of year, but people can take precautions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released data that shows a recent spike in outbreaks of norovirus — a highly contagious virus that causes vomiting and diarrhea. One expert said that spike is pretty typical for this time of year, but people can still take precautions to avoid getting sick.
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Mike Braun to be sworn in as governor on Monday, Jan. 13
Mike Braun will be sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana Monday, while Micah Beckwith will take the oath of office as lieutenant governor and Todd Rokita as attorney general.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.
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New head of Indiana natural resources aims to make regulations more friendly to business
Among other things, Morrison has sponsored bills in the past to significantly reduce protections for the state’s wetlands — which benefitted home developers. He also supported bills to allow industries to capture their carbon emissions and store them underground.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Indiana Senate Democrats' agenda focused on health care, housing and public education
Indiana Senate Democrats said their 2025 legislative agenda is focused on ensuring Hoosier families have support and children have opportunity.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
Indiana House Democrats' focus for 2025 session is 'helping working Hoosiers get ahead'
House Democratic leader Phil GiaQuinta (R-Fort Wayne) said a major part of his caucus's agenda will be addressing the rising cost of living — from housing to health care to utilities.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
New dementia outreach specialists connect people to treatment, care, education in their communities
All 16 of Indiana’s designated senior care organizations — known as Area Agencies on Aging — are now required to have a dementia outreach specialist. The goal is to create consistent access to education, treatment and care.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
Indiana Senate Republican agenda includes property tax reform, major Medicaid overhaul
Indiana Senate Republicans say one of their top priorities in 2025 will be a major overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program — the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2025
House Democrats want more funding to support child care access in Indiana
Indiana House Democrats continue to advocate for expanding access to quality child care ahead of this year's legislation session.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2025
INDOT shifts speed cameras to new site as 'pre-enforcement period' continues
The Indiana Department of Transportation is shifting its speed cameras to a new highway work site as it continues to refine the system.
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