Electricity rates forecasted to increase significantly
by IPR News
September 22, 2011
According to a new utility forecast, Hoosiers can expect to see their electricity rates rise significantly in the next few years. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. Smith — Electricity Rates Forecast More »
Anderson University features multicultural children’s literature at annual festival
by IPR News
September 21, 2011
This weekend, Anderson University will once again open its rare children’s literature collection to the public for an annual book festival. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann takes a look at the featured books – an assortment of diverse characters and authors. Wiechmann — AU Multicultural Children’s Books Anderson University will host this year’s Elizabeth York Children’s Literature... More »
Governor Mitch Daniels tackles national debt crisis in new book
by IPR News
September 21, 2011
In Mitch Daniel’s new book, Keeping the Republic: Saving America by Trusting Americans, the Indiana Governor dubs the national debt crisis the “Red Menace,” likening it to the threat posed by communism during the Cold War. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith talks to the governor about potential solutions and the importance of furthering the national... More »
Indiana Supreme Court upholds police entry case
by IPR News
September 20, 2011
The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld a decision that makes it illegal to resist police officers who enter a home without a search warrant. Attorneys on both sides of the controversial Barnes v. State case had asked for the court to reconsider the original decision which overturned centuries of common law. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon... More »
Indiana National Guard educating about repeal of “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell”
by IPR News
September 20, 2011
The Indiana National Guard joins the rest of the American military today in adjusting to the repeal of the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” policy. In simple terms, the repeal means gay and lesbian service members can’t be removed from the military based solely on their sexual orientation. Lieutenant Colonel Jim Zieba with the Indiana National... More »
Calculating the “Buffett Rule” in Indiana
by IPR News
September 19, 2011
In his plan to reduce the nation’s debt, President Obama proposed instituting the “Buffett Rule.” Named for billionaire Warren Buffett, the proposal would tax millionaires at the same rate, or more, than those in the middle class. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith talks to a Hoosier economic analyst about the plan’s effect on Indiana. Smith... More »
StateImpact Indiana: Voucher Program
by IPR News
September 16, 2011
Friday is deadline day for families who want to enroll in Indiana’s new private and parochial school voucher program. With only half of the vouchers available this year reserved, the program is far from the nation’s largest right now. Still, public school advocates have filed a lawsuit, saying vouchers violate the separation of church and... More »
Purdue researchers study football brain injuries
by IPR News
September 16, 2011
Researchers from Purdue University say a two-year study on head injuries in football players shows players may still suffer brain injuries from high impact collisions even if they show no signs of a concussion. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Sean Bueter reports. Bueter — Purdue Brain Injury Study More »
US Postal Service could close Indiana facilities
by IPR News
September 15, 2011
The U.S. Postal Service is considering a significant national consolidation of their processing and distribution facilities. IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports. Wiechmann — Postal Service Feasibility Study More »
State schools superintendent gives State of Education Address
by IPR News
September 14, 2011
In his State of Education address last night, state schools superintendent Tony Bennett said in the education reform “space race,” Indiana is the nation’s leader. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Brandon Smith reports. Smith — State of Education Address The full recording of the State of Education Address can be found here. More »
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