Articles tagged as: IPB
April 17, 2025
Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program
The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.
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Duke Energy to replace Cayuga coal plant with gas. Residents voice climate, rate concerns
Last year the Sierra Club gave Duke an F on its climate commitments, far lower than any other investor-owned utility in the state.
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New law opens opportunities for qualified foster, emancipated youth access to bank accounts
Gov. Mike Braun signed the House Enrolled Act 1441 that grants qualified foster youth and emancipated minors the ability to open a bank account without parental consent.
Read MoreApril 16, 2025
Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast
"All options are on the table" for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected.
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Bill to limit local control over stormwater from construction sites passed by Senate
It's another bill that aims to make housing cheaper for Hoosiers by reducing regulation.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Braun launches 'Make Indiana Healthy Again' initiative, makes significant changes to SNAP
Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The top U.S. health official said the changes go further than any other state's so far.
Read MoreApril 15, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun signs 'historic' property tax relief bill into law, critics call it a 'lose-lose'
Indiana's major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike Braun signed the measure Tuesday.
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'Chaos to the system': Senate moves nonprofit hospital bill forward, despite impassioned debate
Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana's largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to the House with amendments.
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Bill to help power AI data centers puts more risk on tech companies, but Hoosiers would still pay
The bill passed the Indiana Senate on Tuesday and now heads back to the House for consideration.
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Senate advances $46.8 billion state budget that creates 'some angst,' will evolve further
The Senate advanced the budget bill Tuesday, a $46.8 billion spending plan that will evolve further over the next several days.
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