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August 15, 2014
Improvements To Indiana's Original Capitol Approved
The Indiana State Budget Committee approved the release of nearly $1.1 million Thursday to be used for repairs and updates to the state's original capitol and related buildings.
Read MoreAugust 15, 2014
Rush To Be Sworn In Monday As Indiana's Chief Justice
The ceremony is scheduled to take place on Monday, Aug. 18 at 1 p.m. in the Supreme Court Law Library. Gov. Mike Pence will administer the oath of office and both Rush and Dickson will speak on the historic occasion.
Read MoreAugust 14, 2014
Panel Picks 3 Nominees For IURC vacancy
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission's nominating committee has given Gov. Mike Pence three suggestions for a vacancy on the panel.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2014
Judge: Indiana Can Sue IRS Over Health Care Rules
A federal judge has ruled Indiana and 39 state school districts can sue the Internal Revenue Service over rules it imposed to implement the federal health care overhaul.
Read MoreAugust 13, 2014
Indiana Resumes Adoption Subsidy
Indiana adoption advocates say there's excitement in the community after the state announced it will resume funding the State Adoption Subsidy for parents who adopt special needs children from foster care.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2014
IU Responds to CIB's $5M For Natatorium
IU Vice President for Capital Planning, Tom Morrison, says the city should contribute because it's the biggest beneficiary.
Read MoreAugust 12, 2014
Indiana Asks Court To Overturn Gay Marriage Ruling
The Indiana attorney general's office on Monday filed its final brief with the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, repeating its argument that traditional marriage is in the interest of the state.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2014
Indiana Voter Rolls Cleanup Continues
Indiana has identified more than 700,000 voter records that need to be updated or marked inactive in its effort to clean up the state's voter rolls.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2014
Donnelly Traveling State To Tout New Farm Bill
Donnelly says the most recent version of the farm bill is strong in two important areas: a greater shift toward crop insurance and greater focus on conservation.
Read MoreAugust 11, 2014
CIB Approves $5M For Natatorium Improvements
Indianapolis' Capital Improvement Board is allocating $5 million to pay for improvements to IUPUI's Natatorium. Supporters say renovating the facility will help attract events that are economically beneficial, but opponents say taxpayers shouldn't be on the hook for this type of project.
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