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February 6, 2015
Mayors, Utilities Battle Over Customers In Annexed Areas
A Senate committee passed a bill on Thursday that would ban municipal electric utilities from automatically taking over customers from private electric companies in areas they have annexed.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2015
House Advances Bill To Remove Ritz As State Board Head
House Republicans Thursday blocked Democratic lawmakers' attempts to ensure State Superintendent Glenda Ritz can't lose her position as chair of the State Board of Education.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2015
Pence Talks Up Education Proposals Before U.S. House Committee
Governor Mike Pence made a trip to Capitol Hill Wednesday to present examples of what's going on in Indiana to help all students succeed, whether they're headed for college or career.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2015
Legislation Aims To Keep State Agencies From Overstepping Their Authority
A House committee Tuesday approved legislation that proponents say will help ensure state agencies don't overstep their rulemaking authority. But, opponents argue the bill will prevent agencies from enacting much-needed protections.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2015
Students Worry Bill Could Impact Voting In Their College Towns
Students from Indiana, Southern Indiana and Ball State universities came to the Statehouse on Monday to object to Senate Bill 466, a bill backed by the secretary of state's office that makes changes across election law.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2015
Bill Would Allow Organizations To Hire Based On Religion
Markle Republican Sen. Travis Holdman's bill says organizations with a religious background that have contracts with state or local governments, such as universities, child care facilities and hospitals, can make hiring decisions based on religion.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2015
BMV To Issue More Refunds
About 30,000 Hoosiers will be getting refunds from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the coming weeks. This is in addition to refunds issued last year.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2015
Bill Would Raise Retirement Ages For Judges
The Indiana Constitution requires judges on the Supreme and Appeals courts to retire by an age set by the General Assembly. Current law sets the age at 75. Proposed legislation would raise the age to 80.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2015
Pelath Says Governor Has Too Much Power With Reversion Authority
Gov. Mike Pence has repeatedly argued for the importance of his reversion authority, saying it helps ensure the state can weather future economic downturns.
Read MoreJanuary 30, 2015
Education At The Statehouse: State Board of Education
This week, 90.1 WFYI's Eric Weddle and Christopher Ayers discuss the ongoing conflict between State Superintendent Glenda Ritz and the State Board of Education.
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