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Indiana Officials Emphasize “Child Abuse Is Preventable” At April Kickoff Event
Children under the age of 1 are more likely to be victims of abuse in Indiana than in any other state.

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Children under the age of 1 are more likely to be victims of abuse in Indiana than in any other state.

The bill would result in an equal decrease in road funding to cities, counties and towns spread across the state, according to an analysis.
Attorney General Todd Rokita said the departures were unrelated to the Dr. Caitlin Bernard case.
“The property tax system is too clumsy, too rigid to deal with these changes,” Rep. Ed DeLaney, D-Indianapolis, said.
The bill's supporters contend it will help increase safety for construction workers.
The bill comes amid a Republican-led push to “reinvent” high school curriculum and graduation requirements.
But lawmakers struggled to balance infant needs with parental rights – and scuffled over anti-vaccine edits.
At least one tornado and severe storms ripped through the state Friday night, leaving three dead.
For every 100 renters in extreme poverty, there were only 39 housing units available.
Plus, lawmakers focus on third-party food delivery services like Uber Eats and DoorDash.
In the year between July 2021 and June 2022, births barely outnumbered “exceptionally” elevated deaths.
The vote — and discussion — disrupted party alliances.
Charter school provisions were stripped from bills that died earlier in the session and amended into another.
Lobbyists from hospitals, insurers and employers presented lawmakers with reams of data in a health committee full of conflicting takeaways.
Today's legislative roundup also includes House approval of air pollution and police buffer zones.
Committee members heard Tuesday that the prior authorization process specifically hurt physical therapists, sometimes delaying patient care.
Builders are in favor of the bill, but Democrats are vehemently opposed.
Environmental activists say the proposal could lead to more failed septic systems and increased pollution.
The former Indiana Governor and Purdue University President will begin his new role on April 1.
Though the bill has 19 Senate authors and 56 House sponsors, it isn’t clear if that support will translate to robust funding.