Articles tagged as: IPB
June 26, 2024
Hoosiers can expect slightly cheaper grocery staples ahead of the Fourth of July
The Indiana Farm Bureau’s annual summer cookout market basket survey measures the prices of “summertime staples” — including hamburgers, lemonade and potato salad.
Read MoreJune 26, 2024
Expert: SCOTUS decision on Tennessee gender-affirming care ban may ripple beyond trans youth
The U.S. Supreme Court announced it would hear a challenge on a gender-affirming care ban for transgender youth in Tennessee. The ripple effects of that decision could determine the future of Indiana’s ban.
Read MoreJune 25, 2024
Preliminary data: Indiana unemployment hits highest rate in nearly three years
This month’s preliminary data shows another increase up to 3.7 percent — the state’s highest unemployment rate since August 2021.
Read MoreJune 25, 2024
Advocates call for governor to create commission to address worsening housing crisis
Hundreds of Indiana housing advocates are calling on the governor to create a commission to address the state’s ongoing housing crisis.
Read MoreJune 24, 2024
Lack of data fuels concerns as new slots for Medicaid waivers are set to open July 1
In April, the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration implemented a waitlist for services under an important Medicaid waiver in response to last year’s Medicaid shortfall. New waiver slots will open on July 1 — but there’s still some uncertainty around whether there will be enough slots to accommodate those on the waitlist.
Read MoreJune 24, 2024
Former state senator Randy Head unanimously elected new Indiana Republican Party chair
Former state senator Randy Head is the new chair of the Indiana Republican Party.
Read MoreJune 21, 2024
Waste-to-jet fuel company likely won’t place plant in Gary, after years of plans
A bioenergy company aiming to turn household waste into jet fuel will likely not be placing a plant in Gary — much to environmental advocates' relief.
Read MoreJune 21, 2024
Todd Young's bill to add more federal judges advances through U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee
U.S. Sen. Todd Young’s (R-Ind.) years-long effort to add more federal judges across the country is advancing in the Senate.
Read MoreJune 20, 2024
Family caregivers: FSSA has thrown another '11th hour curveball' in Medicaid program transition
Families of medically complex children say the state has thrown another “eleventh-hour curveball,” with less than two weeks before the state implements a major change to a Medicaid program.
Read MoreJune 20, 2024
With federal pregnant worker protections in place, Indiana groups work to raise awareness
A new rule from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission provides guidance to employers for implementing federal protections for pregnant workers.
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