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July 24, 2014
Ellspermann, Other Lt. Governors Push Back On EPA Energy Rule
Officials from Missouri, West Virginia, Alabama, South Dakota and Hawaii have also sponsored the resolution, which calls for federal officials to let states "determine the appropriate mix of energy sources to meet it electricity needs."
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Local Communities Get Money To Eliminate 'Blighted' Homes
Nine Indiana cities and counties have been awarded more than $10 million to help eliminate blighted and abandoned homes.
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Judge Says Indiana's Right To Work Law Is Unconstitutional
The law, passed in 2012, bars union contracts that require non-union employees to pay fees for representation.
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FSSA Halts HIP Enrollment
Indiana is cutting off enrollment in the Healthy Indiana Plan. The program has reached this year's funding limit.
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Grant Will Boost Street Patrols In Indy
A coalition of local police agencies and the Department of Public Safety is using grant money to purchase new equipment to detect drunk and aggressive driving. The Indiana Criminal Justice Institute is giving the $22,000 to the Marion County Traffic Safety Partnership.
Read MoreJuly 23, 2014
Another Showdown Over Business Personal Property Tax On The Horizon
Legislation passed this year allows local governments to either exempt new equipment from the business personal property tax, eliminate it on small businesses or abate the tax on specific projects for up to 20 years. It also created a study committee to examine the business personal property tax.
Read MoreJuly 22, 2014
Pence Stands By Exchange Decision
Gov. Mike Pence says he hasn't had second thoughts about choosing not to operate a state-run health insurance exchange.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2014
Judge Rules City Must Respond To ROC Documents Request
The City of Indianapolis has two weeks to provide a series of documents about the opening of the Regional Operations Center two years ago. The facility shut down last year because of unsafe working conditions.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2014
State Launches New Website In Hope Of Improving Government Transparency
The site doesn't offer much new information, but officials say it brings together data that had been scattered across other webpages, making it harder for Hoosiers to find.
Read MoreJuly 21, 2014
Federal Reserve Paints Hopeful Picture Of Gary
A new study by the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago says new leadership, a growing attitude of regionalism, and significant assets including major transportation infrastructure offer hope for economic growth in Gary.
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