Indiana Medical Licensing Board schedules hearing in ongoing abortion case
The Indiana Medical Licensing Board will take up a complaint next month against an Indianapolis doctor who is at the center of a controversial abortion case.
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Indiana’s 2022 graduation rates stagnant, with disparities persisting among groups
Indiana Secretary of Education Katie Jenner said the data indicates that many students are continuing to recover from the academic impacts of COVID-related learning disruptions.
Curriculum, pre-K, culture bills among education priorities for state lawmakers
Changes to early-childhood education and a response to Indiana’s ongoing teacher shortage are top-of-mind issues for lawmakers as the 2023 legislative session nears.
Four key takeaways from Holcomb’s early comments on 2023 legislative session
The Republican governor is expected to outline his full legislative agenda for the next session on Jan. 4. But he already has tipped his hand on several initiatives.
Holcomb holding endorsements to focus on upcoming legislative session
It also remains unclear whether Holcomb will seek a new political office after he concludes his second term as governor.
More details released about Indiana’s soon-to-launch education dashboard
Once complete, the new dashboard is expected to be used by lawmakers and education officials to change the state’s approach to K-12 curriculum and school accountability evaluations.
AG asks Indiana Supreme Court to hear COVID case against Ball State
The class-action lawsuit against Ball State University was filed by a student at the school last year. The legal challenge claims Ball State has refused to reimburse students for tuition and fees that were paid for in-person classes and services.
Indiana lawmakers, teacher unions outline education priorities for General Assembly
Indiana’s top Republican lawmakers said they plan to prioritize school choice and enact a plan to “reinvent” high school education during the next legislative session. Teacher unions have other priorities.
MacKenzie Scott makes unsolicited $3M donation to Indianapolis-based charter school
The gift came as a surprise to Paramount Schools of Excellence, said CEO Tommy Reddicks. The funds are already earmarked for the ongoing construction of two new school facilities.
Indiana higher education commission advances funding model amid some pushback
The proposed funding model was crafted by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education, which the General Assembly tasked with researching a new formula to cover costs at Indiana’s state colleges and universities.
PAC led by former Indy mayor gives big to pro-charter school candidates
An Indiana political action committee chaired by former Democratic mayor of Indianapolis. In turn, that pro-charter school PAC has become a large contributor to Indiana Republicans.
Indiana lawmakers approve recommendations for new education policy
The bipartisan interim education committee approved its report unanimously after hearing testimony last week from education advocates, school officials and business leaders.
Fall enrollment flat at Indiana public colleges, but long-term trend a concern
In the last five years, the state’s public higher education institutions have seen a 12.1% dip in undergraduates, equal to 27,000 fewer students.
Indiana hospitals warn of increasing costs ahead of 2023
Some critics see the released data as nothing more than a marketing ploy attempting to divert monopoly-busting tactics.
Indiana case at U.S. Supreme Court could affect millions of Americans
Advocates for the elderly, poor and people with disabilities say the legal challenge could severely threaten federal benefit programs, like Medicaid.
Indiana AG draws backlash for tweets about Kanye West, Christopher Columbus
The attorney general’s office said Todd Rokita posted on Twitter while “unaware” of the rapper’s earlier antisemitic comments.
Indiana improved college completion rate still lacking, officials say
A report released last week by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education emphasized the completion rate “is not nearly robust enough” to provide Indiana’s economy with the skilled talent it needs.
Indiana Farm Bureau outlines priorities for upcoming federal farm bill
Indiana’s largest farmer advocacy group says it’s prioritizing commodities, conservation and nutrition in its lobbying efforts regarding the next federal farm bill.
Indiana auditor says all automatic refund checks have been mailed out
The auditor said that while most eligible Hoosiers have received their refunds, “we are aware that many need further assistance to claim it.”
Indiana BMV weighs more branch closures, pushes for more digital transactions
Some Hoosiers are pleading with the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles to keep local branches open as the agency debates additional closures and pushes for more digital service transactions.