Articles tagged as: IPB
September 20, 2024
Indiana unemployment rate worsens to national average
Indiana’s unemployment rate has increased more than 1 percent over the last five months. There was also an increase in the number of unemployment insurance claims filed for the third month in a row.
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Why do political polls sometimes show wildly different results?
Two recently released political polls show wildly different results for Indiana’s statewide campaigns — from Democrats nearly tied in races for governor and attorney general, to Republicans with huge leads.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
HIV advocates, organizations talk legislative solutions at first advocacy summit
Community health centers and Ryan White HIV AIDS Program centers play an important role in expanding services and care for vulnerable populations, including HIV prevention and wellness. The Damien Center – Indiana’s oldest and largest HIV service organization – hosted its first advocacy summit Wednesday to develop strategies for the upcoming legislative session.
Read MoreSeptember 19, 2024
McCormick's utility affordability plan aims for 'balance' between ratepayers, utility profits
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said Indiana needs to prioritize Hoosier citizens and businesses over utility companies’ profits.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Porter County Judge Mary DeBoer appointed to Indiana Court of Appeals
Porter County Judge Mary DeBoer is the newest member of the Indiana Court of Appeals.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Indiana Planned Parenthood expands gender-affirming care capacity at statewide clinics
Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai‘i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky has expanded its capacity to offer gender-affirming care services in Indiana. The organization said it hopes to meet the need of transgender Hoosiers seeking care.
Read MoreSeptember 18, 2024
Indiana School for the Deaf Superintendent David Geeslin to retire at end of school year
David Geeslin, Superintendent of the Indiana School for the Deaf, announced Wednesday he will retire next June, at the end of the current school year.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
GOP gubernatorial candidate Braun's education plan covers vouchers expansion, teacher pay
The education proposal for Indiana includes key policy proposals and addresses hot-button conservative talking points.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
Federal judge orders Indiana Department of Correction to provide gender-affirming surgery to inmate
A federal judge has ordered the Indiana Department of Correction to provide a transgender inmate with gender-affirming surgery.
Read MoreSeptember 17, 2024
Former state officials file Medicaid fraud 'whistleblower' lawsuit against insurers, hospitals
Two former state officials filed a “whistleblower” lawsuit that alleges several Indiana hospital systems and managed care entities have committed “tens, likely hundreds” of millions of dollars of Medicaid fraud. The former officials filed the lawsuit in early 2021 when they obtained access to analysis from Indiana’s “fraud and abuse detection system” contractor. The case was sealed until earlier this year.
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