Indiana
Tuesday, February 7, 2023
Indiana Family Farmers Want More Say in Federal Farm Bill
Agriculture advocates in Indiana say the upcoming reauthorization of the federal Farm Bill should emphasize serving community needs, not corporate …
Experts: Indiana Communities Can Benefit from Clean Power Grid
As the economy has changed with the pandemic in the past few years, Indiana's small communities have seen an exodus of jobs and people. However…
Gun-Safety Advocates Face Uphill Battle with Indiana Lawmakers
Advocates of gun-law reform face an uphill battle to push their ideas through the Republican-controlled Indiana General Assembly, but say public …
Report: Top 1% Income Leaves Working Families Behind During Pandemic
The world's richest 1% took home almost twice as much wealth as the bottom 99 % combined during the pandemic, according to a new Oxfam International …
Indiana Schools Adding Climate Change Studies to Science Curriculum
Major changes are coming to Indiana schools, as state educators are adding a new climate change curriculum to science classes. New state science …
NFL Player's Cardiac Arrest Points up Importance of CPR Training
Lifesaving measures are getting a lot of attention this week after an NFL player went into cardiac arrest during a game, and Indianans are being …
Report: Drug Overdoses Killing More People in Indiana, Nationwide
More Indianans are struggling with substance use disorders, according to the latest America's Health Rankings report. State data show six Indiana …
Tougher EPA Methane Regulations Could Improve Indiana Air Quality
As part of the U.S. clean-energy transition, the Biden administration has made slashing methane emissions a priority, and has new supplemental …
Report: High Inflation Pushing Cost of College Education Even Higher
Covering the cost of a college education just got more expensive as already stressed students cope with the highest inflation rate in more than 40 yea…
Indiana Child Advocates Demand Action on Renewing Child Tax Credit
As Congress moves toward the mid-December deadline to pass a new budget, advocates are urging lawmakers to reinstate the Enhanced Child Tax Credit…
State of Lung Cancer Report has Indiana Behind the Curve
The American Lung Association has released its 2022 State of Lung Cancer report, which shows Indiana has some work to do. The leading cause of lung …
Small Business Saturday Keeps Dollars in Local Economies
Holiday shoppers this week have no shortage of options, with Small Business Saturday being observed Nov. 26. Sandwiched between Black Friday and …