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Nurse shortage, Renting after prison, Transgender legislation | Indiana Newsdesk

Joe Hren

Legislation would help alleviate a dire need for nurses in the state. Rising rental rates are making it difficult for persons just getting out of jail to find housing. And, advocates rally over a bill that would ban transgender girls from girls sports.
Rising rent, pandemic making it hard for people with criminal records to find housing

Bente Bouthier

Advocates report more barriers to accessing resources and steep rent are making it tough for people with criminal records to find places to live.