Federal data show people with disabilities are more likely to face abuse and neglect. In many cases, the perpetrator is someone hired to care for the victim in their home, like a direct support professional, or DSP. After years of failed attempts, Indiana is close to creating a registry to track DSPs accused of abuse.
Altogether, the Republican chief executive so far has signed every one of 93 of the proposed statutes he s been presented by the Republican-controlled General Assembly.
Altogether, the Republican chief executive so far has signed every one of 93 of the proposed statutes he s been presented by the Republican-controlled General Assembly.
The General Assembly has agreed to give the Lake County recorder access to some $500,000 in fees generated by her office whose use sharply is limited by state law.