February 20, 2023
Bill to save small businesses millions in federal taxes heads to governor's desk
Indiana small business owners each stand to save hundreds or even thousands of dollars in federal taxes under a bill headed to the governors desk.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2023
Democrats propose budget alternatives as spending bill advances to House floor
Indiana House Democrats proposed their own ideas for the new state budget Monday as lawmakers advanced the $43 billion spending bill to the full House.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2023
Valparaiso Starbucks workers vote to unionize, becomes second union location in Indiana
Workers at a Starbucks in northern Indiana voted to unionize over the weekend.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2023
Bill would prevent cities from banning puppy mill sales
Indiana cities would be prohibited from banning the sale of dogs from puppy mills if a proposed bill passes this legislative session.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: Cannabis decriminalization hearing, vote-by-mail restrictions
A House panel approves new vote-by-mail rules. Expanded access to birth control nears passage by the House. And a bill to decriminalize simple possession of cannabis gets a historic hearing.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2023
Bill aims to protect kids in preschool, day care from lead in drinking water
The one exception would be child care run by a church which was amended out of the bill by Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil). Kids with lead poisoning can have trouble learning, behavioral issues and poor kidney function.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2023
House GOP unveils budget proposal, including big eduction increases and accelerated tax cuts
House Republicans unveiled their proposed state budget Friday, one its architect said is focused on opportunity for students, families and taxpayers.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2023
Bill aims to prohibit local governments from limiting project bids to contractors with union workers
House Bill 1024 contains the sixth attempt since 2019 to take away the power counties, cities and other local units have to limit bids to employers who have a Project Labor Agreement.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2023
Indiana lawmakers file record number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills, tripling previous years
Indiana lawmakers have filed a historic number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills this session. Advocates are raising concerns about what theyre calling a slate of hate targeting gender-affirming care bans for transgender youth, limits on classroom conversations and identification laws.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2023
Pollution from Ohio train derailment now barely detectable in Ohio River
Indiana residents along the Ohio River worry toxic chemicals from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio could pollute their drinking water. But water quality experts say the amount in the river has been low and is getting lower as it flows down the Ohio.
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