One city's long and historic lawsuit against the gun industry appears to have met its end
After surviving 25 years of appeals, Gary, Indiana's efforts to hold firearm manufacturers responsible for illegal gun sales is likely over after the governor signed a bill aimed at extinguishing the suit.
How to make skills-based hiring work
Now that many public sector jobs no longer require a four-year degree, agencies are reframing how they recruit and train new workers, especially for IT jobs.
Friendly competition heats up energy conservation among neighbors
Indiana saw a 30% reduction in residential energy use across four cities after deploying the MySmartE system that incentivizes households to conserve energy.
Counties use high school students as poll workers to shore up staff
Aging poll workers leaves some Indiana communities short-staffed during election time. A statewide program helps fill those workforce gaps by recruiting high school students to help with administrative tasks during elections.
How improvements in onboarding can lower employee turnover
One of the greatest challenges confronting state and local governments is a badly understaffed workforce. Here’s one technological and personal way to confront that problem.
Indiana, other states increasingly restricting foreign land buys
Indiana was the only state to enact a law restricting certain foreign investments in its agricultural land in 2022, but more are taking action by blocking specific governments or political parties.
Reducing Gun Violence: A Complicated Problem Can’t Be Solved With Just One Approach
Indianapolis is trying programs ranging from job skills to therapy to violence interrupters to find out what works
Indiana Opens Special Session to Debate Near-total Abortion Ban
Lawmakers convene to introduce a near-total ban, just weeks after a 10-year-old had traveled to Indiana to receive an abortion unavailable in her home state.
How Right Wing Candidates Fell Short Trying to Overtake a Solidly Republican Legislature
A primary fight that played out in Indiana on Tuesday pitted social conservatives against establishment GOP incumbents.
Snowy Roads Will Be Cleared, But It Will ‘Take Extra Time’
The ongoing labor shortage has exacerbated existing plow driver hiring problems, transportation officials said.
5 Midwest States Form Electric Vehicle Pact
They plan to work together building out charging infrastructure and on other issues. The agreement comes after Ford unveiled plans for big electric vehicle investments in another region.
Judge Blocks Maryland from Cutting Federal Unemployment
Twenty-six states plan to stop providing supplemental $300-a-week unemployment payments before the program ends in September. Jobless workers in five states have challenged the decisions.
Indiana Must Continue Federal Unemployment Payments, Judge Rules
The ruling is the latest development in a lawsuit over Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to prematurely curtail the state’s participation in the expanded benefits. More than two dozen states have made similar moves.
One State is Poised to Shield Businesses from Covid-19 Lawsuits
Indiana legislators approved the measure on Monday, sending it to Gov. Eric Holcomb. Lawmakers in a number of states are weighing proposals to protect businesses from liability related to Covid-19.
‘Vaccine Tourism’ Leads to Tighter Eligibility Checks
States’ rollout of the coronavirus vaccine has been uneven, and left some people searching for appointments across state lines. Health officials say it’s a problem given scarce resources.
Republicans in State Legislatures Look to Toughen Rioting Penalties
Indiana is one of nearly two dozen states where proposals along these lines have emerged in the wake of last year's protests over racial justice and police misconduct. Critics are raising constitutional rights concerns.
Timing of Covid-19 Vaccine for Health Care Workers Depends on Where They Live
STATE AND LOCAL ROUNDUP | Kansas and Missouri plan to rely on the honor system to comply with priority distribution of coronavirus vaccines ... Employees in one Louisiana city will receive a one-time lump-sum hazard payment ... Indiana lawmakers hope to shield businesses from Covid-19 lawsuits.
The Pandemic Hasn’t Stopped This School District From Suing Parents Over Unpaid Textbook Fees
When the pandemic started, several school districts in Indiana halted the long-standing practice. But one district has filed nearly 300 lawsuits against parents, and others also have returned to court.
How to Fairly Use Algorithms to Make Tough Decisions
COMMENTARY | With computer power increasingly used to guide policies adopted by states and local leaders, governments need to take steps to ensure the underlying algorithms aren’t biased.
One State Will Deploy National Guard to Nursing Homes
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said the National Guard will take over employee health screenings, data entry and other tasks to allow staff members to focus on patient care.
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