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January 15, 2015
Bosma Unveils Ethics Reform Legislation
The ethics reform effort sprouted from scandals over the past year involving House lawmaker Eric Turner, INDOT official Troy Woodruff and former State Superintendent Tony Bennett. The proposed bill aims to strengthen state ethics that would cover all three of those cases.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2015
Ind. Chief Justice Calls On Lawmakers To Invest In Court Technology
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush Wednesday called on lawmakers to invest more money in court technology during the 2015 State of the Judiciary.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015
Gov. Pence To Deliver 3rd State Of The State Address Tonight
In addition to details of Pence's legislative agenda, many will be on the lookout this evening for clues as to the governor's political future, with a potential run for president in 2016 looming in the background.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015
Decapitation Bill Passes Committee, Moves To The Senate Floor
Under current law, prosecutors can seek the death penalty for murder if one of 16 of what are called "aggravating circumstances" are met. In Indiana, that does not include decapitation.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015
Rep. André Carson To Become First Muslim On House Committee On Intelligence
In a 2014 interview, Carson said it's impossible to combat the threat of global terror without help from Muslims.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2015
Legislation Aims To Keep STEM Grads In Indiana
House Bill 1054 creates a $5 million program that gives money to universities so they can partner with companies and give students more opportunities for on the job learning. The bill requires participating students to stay in Indiana after they graduate.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2015
Farmers Push To Delay Property Tax Hike - Again
Farmers would wait one more year to face higher property taxes based on the value of their soil under legislation a Senate committee approved Monday.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2015
Sen. Tim Lanane Urges Pence To Consider More Funding For DCS Workers
The Indiana Senate's top Democrat reiterated his disappointment with Gov. Mike Pence's failure to include funds for additional family case managers for the Department of Child Services in his two-year budget proposal.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2015
Should Seat Belt Use - Or Lack Of - Be Allowed As Evidence In Civil Trials?
Hoosier drivers are required by law to wear their seat belts. But if they don't, that information can't be used in a civil trial. Proposed legislation would change that.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2015
Indiana's U.S. Senators Say Bipartisan Efforts Are Key This Session
Both of Indiana's U.S. Senators say Congress must work this session to build strong bipartisan support.
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