Articles tagged as: IPB
April 18, 2024
Indianapolis City-County Councilor La Keisha Jackson is Indiana's newest state senator
A Democratic precinct caucus chose La Keisha Jackson Thursday to serve out the last few months of Jean Breaux's term after Breaux died last month.
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Advocates launch free contraceptive vending machine, hope to expand project statewide
Several organizations in Indiana launched a vending machine that provides free emergency contraception in response to growing concerns about access to reproductive care. The organizations plan to expand the project throughout the state.
Read MoreApril 18, 2024
State utility regulators approve agreement to provide lower rate hikes for AES Indiana
A major Indiana utility's rates will not increase as much as originally requested following a settlement agreement Wednesday. The uncontested settlement agreement has been in the works since late last year.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024
Indiana tax collections still ahead this fiscal year despite missing the mark in March
Indiana tax revenues are ahead of where the state budget needs them to be heading into the final three months of the budget cycle despite collections in March that failed to meet expectations.
Read MoreApril 17, 2024
Indiana receives over $3 million to reclaim abandoned coal mines
Indiana is expected to receive more than $3 million in funding to reclaim abandoned coal mines in the state. The money comes from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement's Reclaiming Abandoned Mine Lands program.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
Preliminary data shows decrease to infant mortality. Expert says rate is consistent but concerning
Preliminary data for 2023 shows a decrease in Indiana's infant mortality rate for the first time since 2019, according to a new report.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
GOP governor candidates spend $35 million in most expensive primary in state history
Indiana's six Republican candidates for governor have spent more than $35 million in the most expensive primary in state history, with $20 million of that total coming in just the last three months.
Read MoreApril 16, 2024
Banks wants to bring 'proven fiscal and social conservative track record' to U.S. Senate
U.S. Rep. Jim Banks (R-Columbia City) said he wants to be Indiana's next U.S. senator to step up and do more for the entire state.
Read MoreApril 15, 2024
State Board of Education kicks off rulemaking for new reading retention law
The Indiana State Board of Education voted last week to begin rulemaking for a new literacy law recently passed by state lawmakers.
Read MoreApril 15, 2024
Both Democratic U.S. Senate candidates cite abortion rights as major impetus for their campaigns
Both of Indiana's Democratic candidates for U.S. Senate said they're running to help restore abortion rights.
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