April 10, 2009
Child poverty rates in Indiana
Of the 92 counties in Indiana, 83 have at least a 10 percent rate or higher of children ages 0-17 in poverty. Eighteen counties have a 10 percent to 15.2 percent child poverty rate, 47 counties have a 15.2 to 20.1 percent child poverty rate; and 18 counties have a 20.1 percent to 28.1 percent child poverty rate. (Source: Indiana Youth Institute)
Poverty rates by major county in each diocese: Marion County 22.8 percent; Allen 15.9 percent; Tippecanoe County 16.9 percent; Lake 23.7 percent; and Vanderburgh 20 percent. (Data: Provided by the Indiana Youth Institute)
Upcoming deadlines
April 15: Last day House and Senate can approve bills sent over by the opposite chamber
April 29: Session adjourns
Update on the Internet
ICC Executive Director Glenn Tebbe reports each week’s legislative activities. The program, produced and broadcast by Indianapolis Catholic Radio, streams on the internet at www.catholicradioindy.org.