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January 6, 2015
Bill To Allow Run For White House, Statehouse In Same Year May Be DOA
Indiana's legislative leaders say they won't support proposed legislation that would allow Gov. Mike Pence to run for both governor and president in the same year.
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Pence Wants Road Money Released
Gov. Mike Pence says he wants the State Budget Committee to release the second half of the Major Moves 2020 fund. That would amount to $200 million for road projects.
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Pence Names Indianapolis Woman State's New Inspector General
Cynthia Carrasco will become the state's second inspector general on Jan. 11.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2015
Hoosier Farmers Want Congress To Pass Permanent Tax Extensions
Congress passed a $42 billion retroactive extension in December, which only applies to the 2014 tax year.
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House Democrats Say They'll Work To Close Indiana's Wage Gap
House Democrat Leader Scott Pelath says income inequality is the most pressing economic issue Indiana faces.
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Pelath Calls For Boosting Indiana's Wage, Education Changes
With a Republican supermajority in both chambers, House Minority Leader Scott Pelath says democrats will pursue several proposals during the 2015 legislative session.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2014
Three Counts Against Former Secretary of State White Upheld
A state appeals court has upheld three felony convictions against former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie that forced him from office, while dismissing three other counts.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2014
Pence Says He's Still Against Expanding Gaming In Indiana
Indiana's gaming industry will make a big push this session to improve its competitiveness. That effort could include more riverboats on land and live table game dealers at racinos. But, the industry faces a hurdle in Gov. Mike Pence.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2014
Monroe County Piloting Program To Help Offenders Keep Court Dates
Using a $40,000 grant from the Indiana Supreme Court, the Monroe County probation department will start what's called a pretrial release program.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2014
Hoosier Lawmakers Pondering Stronger Regulation Of E-Cigarettes
A recent study shows more teenagers use e-cigarettes than traditional tobacco products, and the trend might cause the Indiana General Assembly to take a long look at stricter regulation in the upcoming session.
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