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April 19, 2018
Federal Appeals Court Strikes Down Part Of 2016 Indiana Anti-Abortion Law
A federal appeals court once again struck down part of an Indiana anti-abortion law. The 2016 law barred women from seeking abortions solely because of a fetus's sex, race, or potential disability.
Read MoreApril 17, 2018
Lawmakers Target May 14 For Special Session
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he's confident legislators will only need one day of to conclude their work.
Read MoreApril 6, 2018
Revenues Fail To Meet Expectations For Sixth Month In Fiscal Year
Through nine months of the current fiscal period, Indiana tax collections have only met the budget plan's expectations three times. That's after failing to do so in March - about $48 million off the mark.
Read MoreApril 6, 2018
Black Legislative Caucus To Host Town Halls Around State
Indiana's black state legislators will hold a series of town halls around the state, beginning this weekend.
Read MoreApril 5, 2018
High School Focus In Workforce Development Efforts
State leaders are focused on ensuring Indiana has a workforce capable of meeting the state's job needs for the next few decades.
Read MoreApril 5, 2018
Indiana Economists Weigh In On Winners, Losers In Trump Steel Tariffs
More than a dozen Indiana college professors who study economics or business were polled about their concerns with the tariff's consequences.
Read MoreApril 3, 2018
Governor Holcomb Announces Rail Safety Program
The new program stems from the Next Level Roads plan. It's aimed at both decreasing traffic congestion and increasing safety around railroads.
Read MoreApril 2, 2018
Demolition Begins At Contaminated East Chicago Public Housing Complex
Demolition began Monday afternoon on East Chicago's West Calumet Housing Complex, but the U.S.S. Lead Superfund site still leaves former residents concerned for their future.
Read MoreMarch 29, 2018
Sales Tax On Food In Vending Machines Eliminated
Lawmakers this session eliminated what they saw as a quirk of state law - sales tax on food sold in vending machines. The move is expected to cost the state about $5 million per year.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2018
Indy Councillor To Propose Road Funding Commission
The group would include citizens, city councilors, and members of the State Senate and House of Representatives.
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