Articles tagged as: IPB
September 10, 2024
Judge dismisses terminated pregnancy reports lawsuit. Group intends to appeal
The individual terminated pregnancy reports contain information about Hoosiers who received legal abortions. It includes information about the person's pre-existing medical conditions, age, location, marital status and reason for the abortion. Medical providers fill out these reports, and if they don’t, they could lose their license and face misdemeanor charges.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2024
As wage gaps for Hoosier women persist, one lawmaker outlines potential solutions
Though advocates and researchers have identified key factors that contribute to the wage gap issue in Indiana, lawmakers have largely failed to advance legislation aimed at potential solutions.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Equity alliance picks locations for EV chargers in Black communities, says state fails to do so
The alliance has chosen its own preferred locations for the federally-funded chargers in its Indiana Electric Vehicle Charging Neighbor-Hood Green Book. The book is a nod to the segregation-era guidebook that listed safe places to stop for Black travelers.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2024
Indiana's voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election is less than a month away
People in Indiana who want to vote in this fall’s election have about a month left to register or update their registration — the 2024 general election deadline is Monday, Oct. 7.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Indiana school districts, educators honored at third annual Educational Excellence Awards Gala
The Indiana Department of Education awarded a total of nearly $5 million to 25 school corporations throughout the state on Friday at the third annual Indiana Educational Excellence Awards Gala.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
Judge hears attempt to throw out terminated pregnancy report lawsuit, expects to have decision soon
The Indiana Department of Health asked a judge to throw out a lawsuit over access to terminated pregnancy reports. Arguments largely centered on the state's definition of a medical record.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
East Chicago hazardous waste facility with frequent violations expands, then asks for permission
Attorneys representing the East Chicago Calumet Coalition–Community Advisory Group said the state isn’t doing enough to enforce environmental laws and keep residents safe.
Read MoreSeptember 6, 2024
988 mental health crisis hotline expands in second year, even as more awareness needed
State health officials say greater awareness of 988, the mental health crisis hotline, is a major key to getting more people connected to the care they need.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
Arguments on terminated pregnancy report lawsuit dismissal to be heard Friday
An anti-abortion group is suing the Indiana Department of Health over its decision to stop sharing individual terminated pregnancy reports which the group says violates Indiana’s public records law. The state argues the reports fit the definition of medical records, which are exempt. Oral arguments on the state’s motion to dismiss will be heard Friday in Marion County.
Read MoreSeptember 5, 2024
McCormick proposes ethics plan, including ban on all gifts from lobbyists
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jennifer McCormick said one of the state’s highest priorities should be ensuring Hoosiers trust their government.
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