Articles tagged as: IPB
November 15, 2023
Thanksgiving grocery prices could be cheaper this year, survey shows
Hoosiers can expect to pay less at the grocery store ahead of this year’s Thanksgiving holiday, according to a new survey. The Indiana Farm Bureau released its annual Thanksgiving market basket survey on Wednesday.
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Committee makes final recommendations to address Indiana’s high health care costs
A committee of state lawmakers unanimously agreed on seven recommendations to address Indianas high health care costs. The final report by the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force covers a wide range of policy topics, but the recommendations focus on increased transparency across the health care industry.
Read MoreNovember 14, 2023
Environmental groups say either this Indiana aluminum plant cleans up its act or they'll sue
Two environmental groups say if an Indiana aluminum smelter doesnt clean up its act theyll sue. The Sierra Club and the Environmental Integrity Project announced their intent to sue the Alcoa Warrick smelter for water pollution violations on Tuesday.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
Hammond schools may be in danger of state takeover after referendum failure
A Lake County school district that lost a vote last week to continue a property tax levy said it could be in danger of a state takeover.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2023
Bob Cherry latest House Republican to announce retirement in 2024
Another longtime Indiana state lawmaker will end their legislative career next year.
Rep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) announced he won’t run for reelection in 2024.
Read MoreRep. Bob Cherry (R-Greenfield) announced he won’t run for reelection in 2024.
November 10, 2023
HVAF: Community support required to address veteran housing insecurity, mental health
Veterans across Indiana face challenges with mental health, food and housing insecurity. One organization offers resources and solutions to help address these issues.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2023
FSSA seeks feedback on new Medicaid waiver with proposed changes to four others
The Indiana Family and Social Services Administration is applying for a new Medicaid waiver that would expand access to nursing facility alternatives. The waiver will be open to public comment until Dec. 14.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2023
Ex-state lawmaker to plead guilty to federal corruption charges
Shelbyville Republican Sean Eberhart agreed to plead guilty to charges that he accepted promises of a job with Spectacle Gaming with a $350,000 salary in return for his support of a 2019 bill
Read MoreNovember 10, 2023
Loretta Rush undecided on seeking another term as Indiana chief justice
Loretta Rush said shes currently considering if she will seek another five-year term as chief justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
Read MoreNovember 9, 2023
Indiana company plans to move away from using a potent, lesser known greenhouse gas
You may not have heard of sulfur hexafluoride also known as SF6, but its one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Last year, a metal recycling company in Anderson emitted more of it than any other industrial facility in the country.
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