Indiana

Indiana bill that would expand voucher program, reduce public school funding passed through House

By Madison Smalstig · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 8:28 p.m.

Households making about two times Indiana’s median income could receive vouchers through this bill.

Indiana extends COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to those 60 and older

By Mary Claire Molloy · Tuesday, Feb. 23,2021 12:51 p.m.

Nearly 460,000 Hoosiers have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Indiana minimum wage workers share experiences, push for wage increase

By Emma Williams · Sunday, Feb. 21,2021 3:39 p.m.

Service workers share their experiences working for minimum wage.

Indiana Senate bill could let local businesses challenge COVID-19 shutdowns

By Christina Avery · Wednesday, Feb. 17,2021 4:15 p.m.

The bill is meant to improve collaboration between health officials and mayors.

New Indiana initiative to provide opioid overdose reversal kits to every county

By Emma Uber · Tuesday, Feb. 16,2021 2:36 p.m.

Indiana partnered with nonprofit Overdose Lifeline to make naloxone public, destigmatize addiction.

Monroe Co. under travel warning as winter storm blankets Bloomington Monday night

By Cameron Garber · Monday, Feb. 15,2021 9:11 p.m.

Additional snowfall is expected through Thursday night.

Indiana legislature debates bill that would allow Hoosiers to carry handguns without permits

By Nicolas Napier · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 9:29 p.m.

IU professor, law enforcement and others gave testimony at the Statehouse Wednesday.

OPINION: Indiana Senate bill jeopardizes longevity of local ecosystems

By Katelyn Balakir · Thursday, Feb. 11,2021 3:10 p.m.

The Indiana Senate voted to eliminate protections for 80% of the state’s wetlands.

More than 50% of Hoosiers over 65 have scheduled or received first dose of COVID-19 vaccine

By Emma Williams · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2021 7:42 p.m.

The next group eligible for the vaccine will be Indiana residents 60 and up.

Concerns raised after Indiana Senate doesn’t hear all citizen testimonies

By Emma Uber · Wednesday, Feb. 10,2021 4:19 p.m.

State Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-Bloomington, is concerned constituent voices are not being heard.

Indiana Senate overrides Gov. Holcomb’s veto of landlord-friendly legislation

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Feb. 9,2021 7:52 p.m.

This is the first time either chamber has overridden one of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s vetoes.

Indiana House bill to create $150 million grant program for struggling students

By Madison Smalstig · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 9:01 p.m.

Teachers are seeing more failing grades and fewer students in class during the pandemic.

Winter weather advisory issued, 2-3 inches of snow expected in Bloomington

By Raul Moreno · Monday, Feb. 8,2021 6:06 p.m.

Snow accumulations are expected in central, south central and southwest Indiana.

Alzheimer’s Association urges Indiana lawmakers to pass training, response bill

By Haley Ryan · Thursday, Feb. 4,2021 10:47 p.m.

The association will advocate for the bill this week.

Gov. Holcomb announces new website where schools, businesses can request additional PPE

By Lizzie Kaboski · Wednesday, Feb. 3,2021 8:12 p.m.

Businesses can request masks and hand sanitizer through a website portal.

COVID-19 vaccine now available for Indiana residents 65 and up

By Haley Ryan · Monday, Feb. 1,2021 4:48 p.m.

Eligible Indiana residents can now register for the COVID-19 vaccine by phone or online.

Holcomb to relax COVID-19 crowd size restrictions

By Sophie Suter · Thursday, Jan. 28,2021 8:28 p.m.

Starting Monday, groups up to 50% of facility capacity can gather in Monroe County.

Lane closures along State Road 37 could complicate students’ return to campus

By David Wolfe Bender · Tuesday, Jan. 26,2021 6:19 p.m.

Travel will be restricted to one lane for a section of State Road 37.

Indiana legislators propose bills protecting businesses from being sued for COVID-19 risks

By Haley Ryan · Sunday, Jan. 24,2021 3:34 p.m.

The bill could prevent businesses from being held responsible for COVID-19 exposure.

Holcomb promises COVID-19 relief, improved teacher pay in State of the State address

By Lizzie Kaboski · Tuesday, Jan. 19,2021 11:54 p.m.

The governor discussed effects of the pandemic.

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