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$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.
Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins
WASHINGTON — Dr. Anthony Fauci defended his decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic on Monday, testifying before Congress about his work on the virus as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases during two presidencies. House Republicans who called the hearing grilled Fauci during the contentious three-hour session about the origins of […] The post Fauci defends his work on COVID-19, says he has an ‘open mind’ on its origins appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Braun to participate in two general election debates
In a Monday morning release, the Republican gubernatorial nominee and sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun indicated that he would participate in two general election debates slated for October. “As a Main Street Entrepreneur, I believe in competition and a spirited discussion about the issues facing Hoosiers, and that’s why I have once again agreed to […] The post Braun to participate in two general election debates appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
The rise and fall of Jamey Noel — and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way
The list of Hoosier politicos with ties to former Clark County Sheriff Jamey Noel spreads deep and wide. The past Republican chair for both Clark County and the 9th Congressional District has been a sort of gatekeeper for southern Indiana political hopefuls over the last decade, but his influence extends across the state. Among his […] The post The rise and fall of Jamey Noel — and the top Indiana Republicans he knew along the way appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Will we let the children lead us?
I started my career teaching special education in the 90s. I taught what was then called, self-contained special education. These classes were separate from the rest of the school. They were comprised of children who had been identified as seriously emotionally disturbed via a full psychological evaluation and the implementation of an individualized education plan. […] The post Will we let the children lead us? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says
WASHINGTON — Friday marked the official last day of the pandemic-era Affordable Connectivity Program, and the Biden administration is spotlighting commitments from over a dozen internet service providers to offer plans at $30 or less to low-income households through 2024. This comes as Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the short-term program had to […] The post Some providers will offer low-cost internet even as federal program ends, White House says appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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