March 13, 2023
'Parental rights' bill future uncertain, Senate leader 'does not see a path forward'
A bill that would stop Indiana courts from intervening when a transgender child is at risk of suicide may be halted in the Senate. It previously passed the House.
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Indiana Guard says it was ‘not able’ to court-martial sexual assault cases. It appears it didn’t try
Indiana National Guard leaders have told lawmakers since January they are “not able” to convene general courts-martial to address the “most serious” cases of misconduct within the Guard, including four sexual assaults last year.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2023
Man freed from prison after exoneration of murder charge
Leon Benson left the Correctional Industrial Facility in Pendleton a free man Thursday after an investigation revealed police failed to disclose key evidence, including information implicating someone else in the crime.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Bill to raise maximum paychecks for Indiana’s water, waste district boards nears governor’s desk
There are about 100 water, sewage and solid waste districts across Indiana that are responsible for keeping pipes flowing and getting rid of trash.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: 21st Century Scholars automatic enrollment, childbirth expenses expansion
A Senate committee advances a bill that would criminalize some bystanders in police situations. Legislation to automatically enroll students in a key state scholarship program continues to progress. And a bill headed for the full Senate expands the list of childbirth expenses a court can order fathers to help pay.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
Zinc oxide plant wants to measure its air pollution facility-wide, instead of stack-by-stack
Instead of setting emissions limits for each individual smokestack, Waelz Sustainable Products wants to have one set of standards for the whole plant.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
ECI region READI grant team ready to apply for more money, if state funds it
As the East Central Indiana region distributes its share of state economic development grants, officials are already planning an application for a second round, if the funding is approved by the legislature this year.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2023
Bill to expand court-ordered childbirth expenses advances, though changes could be in store
Fathers could be ordered by Indiana courts to pay for more expenses related to childbirth than before under legislation headed to the Senate.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Federal protection granted for imperiled freshwater mussels
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it was granting protection to longsolid and round hickorynut mussels, which have declined in many Eastern and Midwestern streams.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2023
Senate considers bill to create standard training, abuse tracking for Indiana disability caregivers
Indiana representatives unanimously voted to pass House Bill 1342 last month to create a registry to track direct support professionals who help care for people with disabilities in their homes. That can include direct family members of those receiving care, who are often paid by the state for that work. But the Senate is set to make some changes to the bill.
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