IN nonprofit offers free anti-fentanyl training to derail overdoses

IN nonprofit offers free anti-fentanyl training to derail overdoses

By: Terri Dee, Indiana News Service The incidence of drug overdose is decreasing in Indiana and one reason could be the efforts of an organization offering free training to anyone willing to help someone struggling with addiction. Indianapolis-based Overdose Lifeline works to address the basic needs of families, individuals and communities, showing them how to administer the overdose reversal drug naloxone, or Narcan. Justin Phillips, founder and CEO of the Overdose Lifeline, […]

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Opposition brings likely end to Indiana utility siting bill, but the issue isn’t going away

by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle Overwhelming opposition from county officials has likely killed a Republican bill that could shift authority over large-scale utility infrastructure projects from local governments to the state. Weeks of recent statehouse discourse around the legislation continued a larger, yearslong fight between local and state officials to decide the reach — and limits — of Indiana’s “home rule” gold standard. And contention over House Bill 1628 seems […]

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Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen

By Stephen Simpson and Jayme Lozano Carver, The Texas Tribune "Measles cases reported in Texas as vaccine rate against the disease has fallen" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. At least four cases of measles, including two involving school-aged children, have been reported in Texas in less […]

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