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February 23, 2017
Amendment To Send Net Metering Bill To Study Committee Fails
Hoosiers who generate energy, like solar panels, can sell excess energy to utilities at a retail rate, but a bill to change that leaves some lawmakers confused.
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Senate Lawmakers OK Staffers With Guns In The Statehouse
Senate lawmakers approved legislation to allow legislative staffers to carry guns in the Statehouse.
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Senate Appropriations Committee Reduces Funding For Pre-K Pilot
The committee reduced funding for a pre-K expansion bill, from $10 million a year to $3 million a year.
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GOP Senate Leader: Appointed Schools Chief Effort Not Dead
A Senate rule states 26 or more no votes means "that exact language or substantially similar language" cannot be considered again during the session.
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Trump Administration Suspends Rules On Transgender Bathroom Access
The administration says it is leaving the decision up to states and local school districts.
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Committee OK's Mandating Parental Notification Before Abortion
A Senate committee approved a bill that requires parents and guardians to be notified if their child tries to seek an abortion.
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Senate Committee Scales Back Vaping Liquid Regulations
Some e-liquid manufacturers say the bill would pave the way for their return to the state.
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Redistricting Reform Advocates: 'We Are Not Going Anywhere'
Redistricting advocates promise to push for reform again during the next legislative session.
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Felony Arrestee DNA Bill Clears House
House lawmakers sent a bill to the Senate that allows law enforcement to collect DNA samples from anyone arrested for a felony.
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House Approves Changes To Indiana's Gaming Tax System
The House approved legislation that its author says "modernizes" Indiana's gaming tax structure.
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