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November 2, 2017
Tolling Revenue Study Ignores Restrictions In Current State Law
The study, done by an outside consulting firm, was provided this week to the governor, the budget committee and the legislative council.
Read MoreOctober 30, 2017
Survey Shows Teacher Support For Mandatory Cursive Writing
The survey asked if the person supports or opposes the mandatory instruction of cursive writing. Out of about 3,500 teachers surveyed, 72 percent say they support it.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2017
Congressman André Carson Talks Gun Control, Healthcare And Tax Reform
WFYI's Drew Daudelin sat down with Congressman André Carson to talk about gun control, healthcare and tax reform.
Read MoreOctober 24, 2017
With Three Meetings Left, Alcohol Commission Prepares For Final Report
Three major industries - convenience stores, liquor stores and big box retailers - all have a stake in potential legislation.
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2017
Study Committee Hears Testimony On Election Reform
One advocacy group says redistricting reform is key to increasing voter turnout, because gerrymandering results in too many landslide victories.
Read MoreSeptember 25, 2017
Study Committee Discusses Bill Meant To Mitigate Gentrification
Republican Senator James Buck was among a number of lawmakers concerned with the program's complexity.
Read MoreSeptember 22, 2017
Business Owners Talk Permit Quotas At Alcohol Commission Hearing
Some say limiting the amount of stores selling liquor cuts down on competition and drives up costs for the consumer.
Read MoreSeptember 21, 2017
Conservative Group Campaigns For Tax Reform Across Party Lines
Americans for Prosperity says it wants comprehensive reform that makes taxes fairer, flatter and simpler for everyone.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
Committee Recommends Bill To Insure Officers' Families After Death
Proponents say recent events in the country, like terrorist attacks, prompted them to proposed the legislation.
Read MoreSeptember 11, 2017
Alcohol Commission Hears Testimony On Cold Beer Sales
Supporters of the change say it would allow convenience store owners to adapt to a changing market.
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