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Indiana faith leaders say Hoosiers need and deserve better mental health crisis response services. They’re calling on lawmakers to fully fund recommendations from the Indiana Behavioral Health Commission.
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Federal investigators found the Louisville Metro Police Department has an extensive pattern of violating civil rights, conducting unlawful searches and discriminating against Black people and people with behavioral health disabilities.
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Jeffersonville Mayor Mike Moore delivered his annual state of the city Tuesday, touting continued growth and investment as indicators of the area’s success.
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Fentanyl test strips count as illegal drug paraphernalia under Kentucky law. A proposed bill would change that and expand access to them to prevent overdoses.
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The measure would ensure public school teachers and staff have the right to engage in religious activities while on duty, as long as they don’t coerce students.
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A bill banning college “gun free zones” in Kentucky passed out of a legislative committee. It was a last-minute addition to an unrelated piece of legislation.
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Indiana lawmakers want to criminalize bystanders who get within 25 feet of police after being told to stop.
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LifeSpring Health Systems recently launched a Local Outreach to Suicide Survivors group, to provide resources after friends or family lose a loved one to suicide. A second group, the Floyd & Clark Suicide Prevention Coalition, is aimed at community awareness.
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City officials expect to release an updated plan for the Preston corridor, which addresses injuries and fatalities, this spring.
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A bill legalizing medical cannabis has been assigned to a committee in the Kentucky Senate. Advocates say it marks a small step forward after years of stalling.
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The 212-car train that derailed outside of Springfield, Ohio, on Saturday was not carrying any toxic materials, several state and local agencies confirmed. The EPA will stay on site for cleanup.
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Of the five major Indiana electric utilities, more than 19,000 households had bills that were past due in December and were eligible for assistance. More than 54,000 Hoosier households were on payment plans.