January 18, 2024
Democrat Beth White launches campaign for Indiana attorney general
Former Marion County Clerk Beth White said Indiana deserves an attorney general who is serious about their responsibilities. And she said current AG Todd Rokita has created distractions that have hurt, not helped Hoosiers.
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Industry groups aim to change Indiana definition of PFAS, fear the toxic chemicals will be banned
Indiana manufacturers want to continue to be able to use certain types of toxic PFAS. A state House bill, HB 1399, aims to change the definition of PFAS under Indiana law to exclude the specific chemicals they want to use.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2024
Bill aims to increase cheaper housing in Monroe County. Experts say it won't, raise water concerns
A state House bill, HB 1108, aims to make more land available for housing by allowing development on steeper slopes. But stormwater and planning experts say the bill could lead to more erosion and pollute local waterways.
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Bill to scale back child labor law exemptions passes out of committee
A bill that would scale back certain child labor exemptions for minors passed out of a House committee Thursday.
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Campaign finance reports have big bucks for Republican gubernatorial primary candidates
The slew of candidates campaigning for governor raised a combined $12.5 million in the most expensive and competitive Republican gubernatorial primary in the state’s recent history — all according to the most recent campaign finance reports released Wednesday by the Secretary of State’s office.
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Bill to retain struggling readers in third grade advances along party lines
A Republican-led bill to address Indiana’s decline in elementary literacy passed out of a Senate committee on a party-line vote Wednesday.
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Republicans seek to restrict school referendums to general elections
Groups representing Indiana school boards, superintendents and teachers all oppose legislation that would limit school ballot referendums to general elections.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2024
Youth climate group urges action at Statehouse, shows support for select bills
Youth climate activists laid out their priorities for this legislative session at a rally at the Statehouse on Tuesday. Activists with the group Confront the Climate Crisis said progress is being made to combat climate change in Indiana, even if it's been slow.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2024
Lawmakers seek guardrails around digitally-altered images, video or audio of election candidates
Indiana lawmakers want to address images, video and audio of election candidates that are digitally altered or faked.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear Martinsville case on trans student's restroom rights
The U.S. Supreme Court Tuesday decided not to hear an Indiana case that concerns a students right to use the restroom that aligns with their gender identity. The case could have set precedent for schools across the country, but the decision means the lower appeals courts ruling will stay in effect.
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