Report: Opioid crisis impacting Hoosier kids
INDIANAPOLIS (Veronica Carter/Indiana News Service) – The latest KIDS COUNT Data Book for Indiana is out, and it shows the state has made some strides,...
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Michigan opioid crisis contributes to increased organ donors
DETROIT (AP) — Organs from people who died from opioid overdose helped fuel an increase in organ donations in Michigan last year. The Detroit News...
St. Joseph County joins other Indiana companies in opioid lawsuit
St. Joseph County is joining a massive federal lawsuit with other Indiana counties and cities against opioid manufacturers and distributors. County commissioners voted unanimously to...
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb set to deliver State of the State address Tuesday
Eric Holcomb is getting set to deliver his second State of the State address as Indiana’s Governor Tuesday night. There’s no one goal that he’s...
Indianapolis sues pharmaceuticals as opioid crisis grows
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The city of Indianapolis is suing several pharmaceutical manufacturers and distributors, alleging that their actions are to blame for the city’s growing...
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb writes op-ed about opioid crisis
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Gov. Eric Holcomb says Indiana’s future success is threatened by opioid-related addiction in the state. The Republican wrote a weekend opinion piece...
Both of Indiana’s Senators voice support for Surgeon General candidate
Senators Joe Donnelly and Todd Young are endorsing an Indiana Doctor who was in confirmation hearings before the Senate this week, in an effort to...