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January 9, 2015
December Revenue Ahead of Predictions, But Still Lagging Overall
Last month was one of the best for Indiana tax revenues this fiscal year, with strong growth in several areas. But the state is still struggling to pull ahead of projections overall.
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Legislative Leaders On Board With Discussing Redistricting Reform
All four legislative caucuses are on board this session with discussing redistricting reform. A summer study committee might be the next stop.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2015
Pence Reappoints Co-director Of Indiana Election Division
J. Bradley King will serve another four years as the co-director of the Indiana Election Division, a position he has held since 2002.
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Pence Proposes More Money For State Department Of Corrections, Prison Construction
The state's recent overhaul of the criminal code is meant to drive more people away from the prison system and into community corrections and local treatment programs. But the governor's proposed budget only provides money at the state level.
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Pence Wants 2015 General Assembly To Be An 'Education Session'
Gov. Mike Pence's proposed budget contains a $200 million increase in K-12 school funding over the next two years, including about $41 million specifically set aside for charter schools.
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Congressional Republicans Take Another Swing At Obamacare
The House is likely to pass a bill Thursday that would make a change in the Affordable Care Act. It would raise the law's definition of full-time work from 30 hours to 40 hours a week.
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Indiana Lawmaker Wants To Revise Law Restricting I-69 Route
The current law prevents the highway extension from passing through Perry Township of Marion County.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2015
State's Non-Surgical Abortion Law Nullified
Almost as soon as the law was passed by the Indiana General Assembly in 2013, a challenge was filed in court and a judge barred the law from taking effect, pending an appeal.
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Fate Uncertain For Bill To End Ban On Sunday Alcohol Sales
A bill to allow alcohol sales on Sunday must pass a committee before it can be considered by the full House.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2015
Bill Would Make Superintendent Post Appointed, Not Elected
Senate Bill 24, authored by Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, would allow the governor to appoint the state superintendent beginning in 2021.
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