Articles tagged as: IPB
July 25, 2025
One group in northeast Indiana helps reduce recidivism through transportation program
More than a third of people released from prison in Indiana went back within three years. That's according to Indiana Department of Correction data. One northeast Indiana group aims to solve the problem by reducing barriers to transportation.
Read MoreJuly 25, 2025
Indiana attorney shortage commission recommends reevaluation of how legal services are offered
Scholarships and student loan repayment, advanced court technology, small claims court changes and expanded legal education — those are some of the recommendations of an Indiana Supreme Court commission tasked with facing the state's attorney shortage.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
Consumer advocates: Spike in electric bills shows Indiana energy plan isn't working
The average resident in Indiana is paying 28 dollars a month more for electricity than they did last year. That's according to an analysis by the group Citizens Action Coalition that looked at electric bills from Indiana's five investor-owned utilities.
Read MoreJuly 24, 2025
DOE cancels loan for major electric power line project, company aims to build it anyway
The agency said the nearly $5 billion loan commitment was "rushed out the door" during the final days of the Biden administration.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2025
Indiana cuts only public university ASL interpretation program. Deaf advocate warns loss of access
The only American Sign Language interpreting program at a public university in Indiana will be cut as a result of a new policy in the state budget. Advocates warn Indiana already has a shortage of interpreters and this will reduce access for the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025
Major power line project to bring clean, cheap energy to Indiana faces backlash
A U.S. senator from Missouri wants to block an electric power line project that would run from western Kansas to Indiana's border with Illinois.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2025
Report: Average Indiana renter doesn't earn enough to afford basic two-bedroom apartment
There is still a large gap between what it takes to afford an average two-bedroom apartment in Indiana and the typical Hoosier renter's wage.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2025
Advocates, providers say FSSA proposed changes would hurt, isolate people with disabilities
Indiana has proposed changes to Medicaid waivers that provide home- and community-based services — including a significant cap on certain therapy services. Advocates and providers said the proposal from the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration would harm people with disabilities and isolate them from their communities.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
State Supreme Court won't dismiss latest disciplinary complaint against Attorney General Todd Rokita
The Indiana Supreme Court Friday denied Attorney General Todd Rokita's request to dismiss a disciplinary complaint against him. The court's decision means the standard disciplinary process will move forward.
Read MoreJuly 18, 2025
Former Indiana School for the Deaf leader says students' safety at risk because of budget cuts
The former leader of the Indiana School for the Deaf said budget cuts risk students' safety and the school's ability to function.
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