April 27, 2023
Legislative committee reaches compromise on flood maps bill before sending it to the governor
A bill that originally aimed to allow local floodplain administrators to use outdated flood maps is headed to the governors desk. But its changed a lot since last week. Now its something both sides can agree on.
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Bill to keep Indiana from setting stricter coal ash rules heads to governor
Some lawmakers and environmental groups worry this could prevent the Indiana Department of Environmental Management from doing what's best to handle toxic coal ash in the state.
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Indiana may get direct support professional abuse registry. Disability advocates say it’s not enough
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.
Read MoreApril 26, 2023
Here are the 10 Indiana schools with a referendum on May 2 primary ballot
Ten school districts across Indiana are asking voters to pass a property tax referendum on the May 2 primary ballots.
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Bill to fund airport gas tank cleanups, improvements heads to Holcomb's desk
Taxpayers, gas station owners and airports all pay into the Excess Liability Trust Fund or ELTF. Its a kind of insurance that goes to help clean up underground fuel tanks when they leak.
Read MoreApril 26, 2023
Republicans unveil final version of state budget, including major school voucher expansion
Tens of thousands more students will be eligible for taxpayer dollars to help fund their private school education under the final version of the new state budget.
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Richmond plastics recycler faces class action lawsuit for fire
The class action suit alleges the owner of My Way Trading knew the property was unsafe, but didnt take necessary steps to address it.
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Bill to fund optional handgun safety training for teachers sent to governor
A bill that would fund specialized, optional firearm safety training for teachers in certain districts has been sent to the governors desk.
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
Electronically tracking someone without their consent illegal under bill headed to governor
People who track others electronically without their consent will be committing a crime in Indiana under legislation headed to the governors desk.
Read MoreApril 25, 2023
Anti-ESG bill sent to Governor Holcomb's desk
Lawmakers have debated whether the bill would keep politics out of state pensions or add it in.
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