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March 8, 2016
Contentious Indiana Dunes Bill Headed To Governor's Desk For Signature
The measure would allow Valparaiso developer Chuck Williams to sell alcohol at the planned beachfront development. It would circumvent a local board and the state's Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, which both denied Williams a permit.
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Indiana's February Tax Revenue Better Than Expected
The state's positive revenue month was almost entirely due to individual income tax collections - $65 million, or 131 percent better than expected.
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Critics Remain Skeptical Of HIP 2.0 Bill
Critics argue that makes it harder for state and federal officials to make any changes that might be necessary to the one-year-old health care program.
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GOP Road Funding Proposal Reaches Conference Committee
Lawmakers debated road funding in a conference committee hearing as lawmakers approach the end of this session's debate
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Fantasy Sports Bill Awaits Governor; New Concerns Surface
Small fantasy sports operators are crying foul over legislation awaiting the governor's signature that regulates paid fantasy sports.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
Medical Device Tax Suspension Gives Hoosier Companies Relief
The 2.3 percent tax helps offset costs of the implementation of the Affordable Care Act, but life sciences companies have fought to repeal it for three years.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
HIP 2.0 Health Care Bill Advances From House
Just about one year ago, Gov. Mike Pence, after months of negotiations with the federal government, announced the creation of HIP 2.0. Using money from the Affordable Care Act, it provides health insurance to low-income Hoosiers while allowing them to make payments into health savings accounts.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
Controversial Teacher Pay Bill Killed In Senate, Done For Session
The House killed a bill Thursday that would have allowed superintendents to increase pay for teachers outside of the traditional collective bargaining process with a teacher's union.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
Medical Malpractice Bill Passes House By Wide Margin
The bill increases the cap on a medical malpractice award to $1.8 million by 2019 - up from its current limit of $1.25 million.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016
Indiana House Approves Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation
The House approved the measure 82-12, sending it back to the Senate. The Senate author of the bill says he hopes his chamber will agree to the House's changes and send the legislation to the governor.
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