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June 28, 2019
Ind. Supreme Court Says Counties Can Keep Some Civil Forfeiture Money
Indiana law allows police to seize property they suspect was involved in a crime, even if the person is never charged. In many cases, they eventually sell the property. The case challenges what happens with those proceeds.
Read MoreJune 28, 2019
Most 2019 Legislation Takes Effect July 1
Most of the nearly 300 new laws crafted by the General Assembly this year take effect Monday.
Read MoreMay 29, 2019
In State Of The City Address, Hogsett Pitches Overhaul For Infrastructure Funding
In the new model, counties in the region would contribute a small fraction of their future income tax growth to a regional fund, which would be distributed to each county based on how much its roads are used.
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
As Potholes Dominate Local Election, City Leaders Look Ahead
Indianapolis has a plan to invest $400 million into infrastructure over the next four years, but it's not enough. Officials say the fundamental problem is how they get funding from the state.
Read MoreApril 19, 2019
Carson Says Mueller Report Is Insufficient, Calls For More Investigation
Rep. Andr Carson says special counsel Robert Mueller did not have the ability to fully investigate the case.
Read MoreApril 8, 2019
Indy Council Approves Funding For Oaktree Demolition, With Questions About Extra Spending
The proposal sparked a long debate between councilors about continuing to spend money after a unanimously passed balanced budget.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019
Public Defenders Express Concerns Over Fertility Fraud Bill's Criminal Language
Indiana public defenders raised concerns in a House committee Monday about language in a bill that creates criminal and civil penalties for fertility fraud.
Read MoreMarch 25, 2019
House Unanimously Backs Harsher Penalties For Drivers Who Pass School Buses
House lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Monday that creates harsher penalties for drivers who illegally pass school buses.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2019
Lawmakers Take Away Option For Schools To Buy School Bus Cameras
House lawmakers have changed a school bus safety bill to eliminate a way for schools to pay for cameras on school bus stop arms.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2019
Weekly Statehouse Update: Gender Non-Binary State IDs, AG Hill Disciplinary Complaint
Lawmakers made it harder for Hoosiers to change the gender on their driver's license. A House panel revived gun regulation changes. And Attorney General Curtis Hill's law license is in jeopardy.
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