Search results for

The state senate passed a bill that would bar women from aborting a pregnancy based on the fetus' race, gender or disability.

Oregon as a local food movement hub? That's obvious. Less so is the fact that one in five state residents rely on food stamps. That's one of the surprising facts that stand out in an interactive map that tracks how cuts that went into effect on Nov. 1 are affecting the country.

Public hearings are expected to start next month on the future of four long-troubled schools under state intervention.

The American Heart Association as well as other heart advocates would like to see Hoosiers have greater access to healthy food and the cigarette tax go up this session.

House and Senate lawmakers overwhelming approved bills Wednesday that give pharmacists a bigger role in helping stem the state's meth cooking crisis.

Both candidates for governor in the 2016 race filed to have their names officially placed on the ballot Wednesday.

Senate legislators unanimously endorsed Gov. Mike Pence's short term road funding plan Wednesday, sending it to the House one day after House Republicans pushed through their long term road plan.

Grades approved by the board reflect changes signed into law last month. The law ensures lower ISTEP scores do not negatively impact schools during the state's transition to more rigorous college and career ready academic standards.

The bill, among other things, would create a panel of educators, legislators and community members to study and create a plan for moving to a new assessment type.

Separate meetings will be held for students, staff and faculty. An all-campus meeting will complete the day's events.