Articles tagged as: IPB
March 27, 2025
School groups raise alarm in debate on superintendent requirements, annual performance reviews
A controversial education measure aims to cut communication around plans for annual performance reviews and change requirements for school superintendents. School leaders expressed alarm about the proposal this week.
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Indiana House Democrats propose property tax relief they call a 'happy medium'
Indiana House Democrats have a property tax reform proposal they say is a “happy medium” between relief for homeowners and support for local governments and schools.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2025
Use of student IDs at polling places banned under bill approved by House committee
Student identification could no longer be used to prove someone’s identity at polling places under a bill approved along party lines by a House committee.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
GOP kills amendment to prohibit genital inspections under collegiate transgender sports ban
A Senate committee passed a measure to ban transgender women from competing in collegiate athletics. Democrats proposed several amendments to pull back or clarify the measure — all failed along party lines.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
Indiana Medicaid waiver invitations hit capacity, more than 10,000 still on waitlists
Advocates say the state won’t invite new people off the waitlist until previous invitations have been declined or rescinded.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2025
Legislation to define natural gas, propane as 'clean energy' heads to governor
The author said it would allow Indiana to use federal clean energy grants to fund natural gas and propane projects. But environmental groups have said that's unlikely — because most federal grant programs don’t define it that way.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
Indiana lawmakers want to mandate uniform cybersecurity policies for schools, state agencies
Indiana school officials say they are facing increased cybersecurity threats. A bill moving through the House would address mounting cybersecurity concerns by requiring school corporations and some other state agencies to adhere to uniform cybersecurity policies.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2025
Gov. Mike Braun signs first bill into law, creates online portal for farmers
Indiana will create an online portal for Hoosier farmers, a one-stop-shop for them to connect with the government.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
Bill headed to governor's desk sets aside child care vouchers for foster families
Indiana will set aside 200 child care vouchers for foster families if the governor signs a bill sent to his desk Monday.
Read MoreMarch 24, 2025
What are third house forums? Groups say face-to-face events help voters connect to lawmakers
Third house forums are public events where Hoosiers can meet with their representatives. For state lawmakers, those usually take place during the legislative session from January through March or April.
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