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State releases school A-F accountability grades
State education officials have released school accountability grades for 2015. Due to concerns about state ISTEP scores unfairly impacting the A-F grades, schools could earn a higher grade than last year – but not a lower grade. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Eric Weddle reports. You can search for the grade of your local school here.
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State senate committee unanimously approves hate crimes bill
Indiana is one of only five states without any hate crimes law. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, legislation unanimously approved today by a Senate committee aims to change that.
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Ball State silent about president’s resignation
A legal agreement between the Ball State University Board of Trustees and former President Paul Ferguson does not shed any light on the reasons behind Ferguson’s sudden resignation. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. The agreement between Ferguson and the Ball State Board of Trustees can be seen here. [PDF]
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Israeli auto parts manufacturer locates in Richmond, bringing 100 jobs
An aluminum auto parts manufacturer has chosen Richmond as its first North American manufacturing location, bringing with it 100 jobs in the next few years. Indiana officials made the jobs announcement from the company’s headquarters in Israel. Omen USA will be a subsidiary of the Israeli-based Omen Casting Group. Officials say the US facility will […]
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Democratic Amendment to Police Body Camera Bill Fails
House Republicans rejected an amendment Monday that would make it easier for the public to claim access to police body camera videos. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith brings us this update on the bill as it moves forward.
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Medical Malpractice Bill DOA at Statehouse
A Senate bill to reform Indiana’s medical malpractice law died after bill author Brent Steele says talks broke down between all the groups involved. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Drew Daudelin reports, Steele refused to give specifics because he was worried it might damage future negotiations.
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Indiana’s School Voucher Program Applauded by School Choice Advocate
A former C-N-N anchor turned school-choice advocate is applauding Indiana’s voucher program, and urging other states to follow suit. Eric Berman, reports.
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Location Affects Access to Health Care in Indiana
(BLOOMINGTON) — Where you live might be affecting your health. A new study from Indiana University shows that your location in the Hoosier State seriously affects the sort of access you have to health care. Urban counties tend to offer more doctors, dentists, and other healthcare workers, while more rural areas may not offer […]
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New Tangent on Meth Legislation Discussed at Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) — There’s a new twist on the push to require prescriptions for cold meds containing pseudoephedrine. Instead of requiring a prescription for everyone, Auburn Representative Ben Smaltz (R) is proposing to maintain the status quo — if you already fill another prescription at a pharmacy. Otherwise, you’d only be allowed a single 24-count box, […]
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Indiana is lending Washington DC a snow-melter
The state of Indiana is helping snow-covered Washington DC dig out of its weekend snowstorm by lending the city a machine that can melt 60 tons of snow in an hour. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Photo provided by the Indiana Department of Homeland Security.
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Ball State President Resigns
Ball State University has announced the school’s president, Paul Ferguson, is resigning. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports.
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NFL Scouting Combine to Stay in Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) – The rumored departure of the NFL Scouting Combine was nothing more than that–just a rumor. The league and the City of Indianapolis have a deal that could keep the combine at Lucas Oil Stadium through 2020. Indianapolis has hosted the annual showcase for draft prospects for almost three decades. Visit Indy says the […]
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Lawmaker Avoids Criminal Charges in Election Controversy
(VALPARAISO) – Special prosecutor David Thomas has declined to pursue criminal charges against State Representative Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) over an allegation of election tampering. The Times of Munster reports Aylesworth declined to comment. He had been accused of using Republican Party credentials to serve as a poll book holder in a precinct where he was […]
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LGBT Supporters Hold Rally at the Statehouse
(INDIANAPOLIS) – About 100 people gathered outside the statehouse Saturday in support of “four words and a comma.” They want Indiana’s civil rights law expanded to cover sexual orientation and gender identity. And they oppose Republican proposals that include exemptions that others say are necessary to avoid creating “special rights” at the expense of religious […]
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Indiana Oil Producers Hurting Due to Low Prices at the Pump
For the most part, people in Indiana are reaping the benefits of record-low oil prices at the gas pump, without having to deal with the fallout. But as Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sarah Fentem reports, for every winner, there has to be a loser, too.
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BSU WBB Wallops Western Michigan; Stays in MAC-West Lead
The Ball State women’s basketball team remained in sole possession of the Mid-American Conference West Division after earning a convincing 77-53 victory at Western Michigan Saturday afternoon in University Arena. “Great win for us today over a really quality basketball team,” Ball State head women’s basketball coach Brady Sallee said. “I thought first and foremost […]
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BSU MBB Wins in 2OT at EMU
Ball State’s men’s basketball Cardinals picked up their 13th win against six losses while committing an amazing 25 turnovers in a double-overtime thriller at Eastern Michigan, 88 to 87. Each team hit 27 field goals, and Eastern outscored the Cards 30 to 22 at the foul line. But it was Ball State canning 12 out […]
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Regional Cities Initiative Funding Bill Sails to the Senate
A bill to fully fund all three winners of the Regional Cities Initiative breezed through the Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports.
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“Move It” Bill Heads to the House Floor
Legislation headed for the House floor would allow police to ticket people who don’t move their vehicles out of the road after an accident. As Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports, the proposed bill essentially replaces a law that was recently dropped from state statute.
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Charitable Giving Said to Be on The Upswing
If you are planning on giving more money to charities in the near future, you are not alone. Reporter Carl Stutsman spoke with the Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy’s Associate Dean Patrick Rooney. Dean Rooney says around 90% of giving still comes from individuals.