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Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list. -
The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so. -
Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers -
Lawmakers want to require informed patient consent for some medical procedures. A bill moving through the legislature would bring Indiana in line with federal recommendations. -
Indiana lawmakers overhauled an immigration bill Monday to further align with the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
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People in poor countries often get little or no warning about floods, storms and other deadly weather. Local efforts and international money are changing that, and saving lives.
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Colorado's Democratic leaders say President Trump is on a political retribution campaign against their state and the fallout will be rural communities on everything from water to planning for disasters.
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The Israeli government has passed measures to ease West Bank land purchases for settlers and strengthen control in the occupied territory
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Curators and museum leadership typically form and select exhibits. It was high school students though that helped change an exhibit about Latino culture in Chicago. Aqui en Chicago is now open.
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Double Dutch is experiencing a comeback. The jump rope style, which involves two ropes turned in opposite directions, has been kept alive in the Black community.
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Members of a House committee will question top immigration officials as lawmakers discuss possible changes to immigration enforcement operations.
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NPR's Michel Martin speaks with Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., about oversight and reforms for the Department of Homeland Security as a funding deadline looms.
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A hand-knit red hat is catching on with protesters in Minnesota. It takes inspiration from a symbol of resistance to Nazi occupation.
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"Today Show" co-host Savannah Guthrie is pleading with the public for help as the search for her mother stretches into its second week.
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Weeks after Nicolás Maduro's ousting, Venezuelans cautiously test new freedoms as the country's Congress prepares to vote on an amnesty law that will free hundreds of political prisoners.