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Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump said Monday that if reelected he plans to work “side by side” with a newly formed religious organization that says abortion is the “greatest atrocity facing” the United States and should be “eradicated entirely.” During two-minute recorded remarks played at The Danbury Institute’s inaugural Life & Liberty Forum in […] The post Trump says he’ll work ‘side by side’ with group that wants abortion ‘eradicated’ appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
DNC awards $70,000 to Indiana Democratic Party in down-ballot ‘boost’
The DNC said the funds were a boost to historic state support. It's already spent more than $535,000 in Indiana during this cycle. The post DNC awards $70,000 to Indiana Democratic Party in down-ballot ‘boost’ appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Data centers are choosing Indiana. Is the state’s electricity supply ready?
The data center boom has triggered debate over electricity supply. The post Data centers are choosing Indiana. Is the state’s electricity supply ready? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Prodded by fed up parents, some in Congress try to curb kids’ use of social media
WASHINGTON — Attempts to get kids off of their phones are ramping up in Congress, despite intense lobbying by social media giants and pushback by those worried about violations of First Amendment speech rights. Lawmakers are seeking to set a minimum age to access social media and put more of the onus on social media […] The post Prodded by fed up parents, some in Congress try to curb kids’ use of social media appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Mexican politics broke the glass ceiling. Our politics are just broken.
Last Sunday, Mexican voters went to the polls to choose their next president. Claudia Sheinbaum, the former mayor of Mexico City, soundly defeated opposition candidate, Xóchitl Gálvez, and minor party candidate Jorge Álvarez Máynez. Heading into Election Day, the leading candidates in the polls were both women. Mexico elected the first woman president in their country’s […] The post Mexican politics broke the glass ceiling. Our politics are just broken. appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
$182 million in energy efficiency discounts are coming to Indiana. Officials want your help.
The federal energy programs could benefit thousands of households. But first, planners want input on how to tailor the programs' designs. The post $182 million in energy efficiency discounts are coming to Indiana. Officials want your help. appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Is Boone County’s LEAP project stuck in neutral?
For two years, the state of Indiana has sat on thousands of acres of farmland in Boone County with no new announced tenants for a controversial innovation park. Hoosiers should be concerned about the lack of progress given the $358.4 million spent on land so far. And that doesn’t count millions more in consulting and […] The post Is Boone County’s LEAP project stuck in neutral? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Governor’s estate adds new $300,000 meeting space
Gov. Eric Holcomb now has a new place to meet with important business leaders, international visitors and senior staff after a $300,000 addition was built onto the Carriage House adjacent to his official residence. The cost could have been higher. Originally, Residence Director Marianne Molony said the plan was to add an entertaining deck to […] The post Governor’s estate adds new $300,000 meeting space appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Morales weighs in on Indiana poll worker ban following alleged voter intimidation incident
After a southern Indiana poll worker was accused of intimidating a voter in the May primary election — and subsequently barred from working in future Perry County elections — Secretary of State Diego Morales has sided with the worker, calling the ban “unenforceable.” But Bradley DeHart and his supporters say he was allowed to vote […] The post Morales weighs in on Indiana poll worker ban following alleged voter intimidation incident appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Ivy Tech president and former Indiana lieutenant governor, Sue Ellspermann, announces retirement
After eight years as president of Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana, Sue Ellspermann announced her impending retirement at a board of trustees meeting on Thursday. Ellspermann, who has led the college since 2016, is Ivy Tech’s ninth president — and the first woman to hold the position. She said she will officially step down […] The post Ivy Tech president and former Indiana lieutenant governor, Sue Ellspermann, announces retirement appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
New Indiana diploma proposals raise questions about feasibility, student preparedness
As Indiana officials undertake a major redesign of the state’s high school graduation requirements, Hoosier teachers and school officials are raising concerns about whether proposed diploma changes will adequately prepare students who plan to pursue postsecondary education. Also at issue is a plan to funnel thousands of high schoolers into internships and other work-based learning […] The post New Indiana diploma proposals raise questions about feasibility, student preparedness appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Reforming federal program gives cancer patients glimmer of hope
Here in Indiana, 53 of the 92 counties have a shortage of primary health providers. For cancer patients, this means they not only face the daily battle against a life-threatening illness but also struggle with limited access to care. These multifaceted challenges can significantly impact patients’ ability to receive timely and adequate treatment. As the […] The post Reforming federal program gives cancer patients glimmer of hope appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead
WASHINGTON — An attempt to reinforce Americans’ access to contraception failed Wednesday when U.S. Senate Republicans blocked a bill from advancing toward final passage. The 51-39 procedural vote required at least 60 senators to move forward, but fell short after GOP lawmakers said the measure was too broad as well as unnecessary. Alaska Sen. Lisa […] The post U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
U.S. Rep Jim Banks calls a foul on treatment of Caitlin Clark
Indiana Third District Congressman Jim Banks wants answers from the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) on how it will protect Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark from “excessive physical targeting.” In a Tuesday letter to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, Banks said Clark has experienced “resentment and repeated attacks from fellow players” during her first season with […] The post U.S. Rep Jim Banks calls a foul on treatment of Caitlin Clark appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Public health dollars fund smoking cessation, infant health initiatives at local level
In a few short weeks, $150 million will be distributed to local public health departments in Indiana’s 92 counties in a second wave of funding from the Indiana Department of Health’s Health First Indiana program. For James Vest, who oversees the Howard County Health Department, the funding allowed the agency to expand its operating hours […] The post Public health dollars fund smoking cessation, infant health initiatives at local level appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate committee, closing door on his campaign ‘for now’
U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust, who was kept off the GOP primary ballot in May due to Indiana’s two-primary rule, has officially zeroed out his campaign accounts and filed to terminate his committee, according to new federal documents. Rust’s termination report, received by the Federal Election Commission (FEC) on May 29, shows that the Seymour […] The post John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate committee, closing door on his campaign ‘for now’ appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
CMS approves state waivers on senior care, attendant care
The federal agency responsible for overseeing how states administer entitlement programs like Medicaid approved Indiana’s proposed waivers and waiver amendments related to its managed care transition and relevant home- and community-based services. Indiana will launch PathWays for Aging for Hoosiers over the age of 60 enrolled on Medicaid on July 1 as it retires the […] The post CMS approves state waivers on senior care, attendant care appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border signed by Biden
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Tuesday issued an executive order that will allow him to partially suspend asylum requests at the U.S.-Mexico border when daily unauthorized crossings reach a threshold of 2,500 migrants. “I’ve come here today to do what Republicans in Congress refuse to do, take the necessary steps to secure our border,” Biden said. […] The post Executive order limiting asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border signed by Biden appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Reasonable doubt for Trump is elusive, even in the post-truth era
The background noise in my house is the television show, “Law & Order.” My wife and I both read more than we watch TV, so reruns that we aren’t paying much attention to mask the noise from the city streets but don’t distract us. We both have already seen every episode. So, when it’s on, […] The post Reasonable doubt for Trump is elusive, even in the post-truth era appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Race for GOP lieutenant governor nomination nears finish line
Rep. Julie McGuire and pastor Micah Beckwith will face off in the Indiana GOP's first competitive lieutenant governor contest in decades. The post Race for GOP lieutenant governor nomination nears finish line appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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