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February 8, 2017
Bill Aims To Limit Prescriptions Of Opioids
The proposal would apply to first time adult patients and children and would also allow people to only have a portion of their prescription filled.
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State Tax Collections Just Short Of Expectations In January
Indiana's January tax collections dipped just below expected levels for the first time in three months.
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House GOP Roads Bill Changes To Shift Money To Roads Sooner
House Republicans made a change to their road funding bill that would open a $600 million hole in the next state budget.
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Doctors Split In Testimony On Abortion Bill
Some doctors support a bill requiring abortion providers tell patients their medication-induced abortions could be reversed; others call it medically unsound.
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More Aid For East Chicago Clears Committee In Legislature
Lawmakers in the House environmental affairs committee unanimously approved the bill.
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House Passes Pre-K Bill With Voucher Link Included
The Indiana House of Representatives passed their version of preschool expansion Tuesday but not without concerns about links to private school vouchers.
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Lawmakers Debate Series Of Gun Bills
A House committee debated a series of firearm regulations, including one to allow people protected by restraining orders to carry a handgun without a license.
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Senate Committee Votes In Favor Of Hate Crimes Legislation
The bill would allow the courts to impose harsher sentences for crimes motivated by hate.
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Short-Term Rentals Bill Fails On House Floor
Legislation preventing local governments from banning short-term rentals such as Airbnb failed to garner enough votes to pass on the House floor.
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House Democrats Unveil Road Funding Plan
House Democrats unveiled their road funding plan, billing it "No New Taxes." But the proposal would increase personal income tax rates for high-income earners.
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