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The state is investigating a fatal case of ehrlichiosis in Floyd County. It’s a tick disease that causes flu-like symptoms, but if left untreated, could kill you. The Indiana Department of Health warns Hoosiers to take precautions against tick bites.
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Lawmakers revived an A through F rating system that measures Indiana schools’ performance — but it could face major changes before the end of the year.
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A measure meant to increase transparency about human sexuality education in schools passed both legislative chambers Wednesday without language to repeal instruction about consent to sexual activity.
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Lawmakers passed a measure last year that says most students who do not pass the state's third grade reading exam cannot move forward to fourth grade. The House gave its final approval this week for another bill that gives students another chance to take that test before being retained.
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A Tippecanoe County high school team brought home a world championship award in robotics.
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A measure meant to better align education in Indiana to the state’s workforce needs is headed to the governor’s desk. It received wide support from Senate lawmakers despite lingering concerns about its effect on colleges, universities and employers.
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School corporations will be able to set aside revenue for supplemental payments to some teachers under a measure signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun Wednesday.
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Gov. Mike Braun is withdrawing about 50 Indiana National Guard members from the southern U.S. border, ending a deployment that goes back to early 2024.
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A far-reaching education deregulation measure passed through the Indiana Senate Tuesday. The bill advanced despite fierce debate and concern from some lawmakers that it removes guidelines for social-emotional learning.
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The Senate gave its final stamp of approval to a major property tax reform package Tuesday, sending the measure to the governor.The headline, from Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle): property tax relief for most homeowners.
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Educators rallied at the Statehouse Monday to protest measures they said will hurt public education. One of those measures involves the complete dissolution of a public school district, but state education leaders also spoke out against the state budget and proposed property tax reform.
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School corporations could partner with religiously affiliated nonprofit preschools under a new law signed by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. HB 1102 passed both chambers unanimously and will take effect this summer.