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Rural Hospitals Worry As Lawmakers Move To Lower Costs For Patients
Nearly 20%, 0r 17, of the state’s 92 counties don’t have a single hospital.

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Nearly 20%, 0r 17, of the state’s 92 counties don’t have a single hospital.

The voting of Hoosier State lawmakers trended much more liberal last year, dropping the state from No. 3 to No. 20.
The Indiana Attorney General is also paying outside attorney in licensing action.
Indiana joined a multi-state coalition suing the federal firearm regulator over a rule change surrounding stabilizing braces.
The bill was originally more detailed before an amendment.
The latest version of the bill would enact temporary property tax caps and limit local levy increases.
It is the latest example of transgender legislation sweeping the nation in Republican-led states.
Senators are pointing to their less-impactful version of the bill as House lawmakers work on changes.
One shortfall identified in testimony was the lack of home- and community-based services available for Hoosiers.
The bipartisan group consists of 10 members selected by the president to serve a two-year term.
The proposed legislation wouldn’t directly decrease hospital prices but rather decrease costs to those paying for insurance coverage.
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The House Judiciary Committee stripped the bill and changed the language so fathers may be ordered to pay for a wider range of expenses.
Half a dozen other education bills also got votes on Wednesday.
And a Senate committee kills bill allowing seat belt usage be admissible in court.
The measure is among several GOP attempts to cut health care costs.
Senators had bipartisan concerns about individuals at private residences in an era of increasingly violent political vitriol.
The bill narrowly passed its first hurdle Tuesday.
Today's legislative roundup also covers contraceptive and tax bills.
The proposal is likely to encourage more gas plants to be constructed, updated across the state.