Articles tagged as: IPB
October 31, 2023
New report: E-cigarette use increased in Indiana by more than 72 percent
The study contained recommendations to further decrease vaping, particularly for youth. These include making tobacco and e-cigarettes harder to access for youth, increasing the prices of these products and making flavored cartridges for youth more difficult to obtain.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Fort Wayne UAW leaders 'pumped up' as General Motors strike ends with tentative agreement
The United Auto Workers union will end its month-and-a-half-long strike at General Motors after reaching a tentative agreement with the company, according to a video announcing the deal posted to the unions social media pages.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Resources available to teachers during Native American Heritage Month
November is Native American Heritage Month, and the Indiana Learning Lab and other organizations have resources for schools and educators who want to discuss Native American history and contributions in their classrooms.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2023
Perception of bipartisanship in Indiana legislature often doesn't match reality
The amount of bills that pass the Indiana legislature with support from both Republicans and Democrats would likely surprise many people.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2023
Kokomo workers may get a new contract to vote on as Stellantis reaches tentative agreement with UAW
The United Auto Workers union is ending its 44-day strike at Chrysler-parent Stellantis after reaching a tentative agreement that union leaders say got every penny possible out of this company.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
'If not now, then when?' Gary residents seek brighter, cleaner future through Biden's EPA
Residents say the city of Gary has long been a dumping ground for industrial facilities that pollute their air, soil and water. Some residents want to change that theyve filed a civil rights complaint against the state, which they say continues to allow these facilities in their community.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Inspired by Franklin parent, EPA aims to ban another cancer-causing chemical
TCE is used in cleaning products, degreasers, brake cleaners and tire repair sealants. The EPA said exposure to the chemical has been known to cause cancer as well as harm the brain and reproductive system and there are many safer alternatives available.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Lawmakers push FSSA to increase to Medicaid rate for ABA therapy after raising access concerns
Some Indiana lawmakers raised concerns about the proposed Medicaid reimbursement rate for a common behavioral treatment for people with autism. They say it could put access at risk. The director of Indiana Medicaid formally presented the new rate at a State Budget Committee meeting Friday.
Read MoreOctober 27, 2023
Nurse practitioners say limits on practice lead to higher health care costs, less access
Nurse practitioners say a licensing requirement in Indiana is contributing to higher health care costs and lack of access for patients. The American Association of Nurse Practitioners includes Indiana among the states that limit nurse practitioners from doing the full scope of their job.
Read MoreOctober 26, 2023
Governor candidate Brad Chambers proposes online child safety plan
Republican gubernatorial candidate Brad Chambers wants to create measures aimed at helping protect children online.
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