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February 22, 2016
Adoption Records Bill Moves Governor's Desk
Legislation opening records from Indiana's closed adoption era is one step away from becoming law. Last year, a similar measure didn't even get a vote in a House committee.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann To Leave Office March 2
The governor's office confirmed Thursday that Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann will officially step down March 2. The House and Senate will vote to confirm her replacement, Eric Holcomb, the next day.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
Additional Regional Cities Money In Jeopardy
Full funding for all three winners of Indiana's Regional Cities Initiative is in jeopardy after Speaker Brian Bosma said Thursday a bill to provide those dollars is stalled in the House.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
Vote On Cosmetology Bill Postponed Over Issue With Straight Razors
A Senate committee chairman postponed a vote Thursday on legislation allowing cosmetologists to shave their customers' beards and mustaches.
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House Democrats' LGBT Amendment To Workforce Policies Bill Dismissed
The vast majority of House Republicans dismissed a Democratic amendment Thursday that would've barred employment discrimination against the LGBT community.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2016
Lawmakers Look For The Right Place To Regulate Daily Fantasy Sports
Lawmakers on the House Public Policy Committee are wondering whether the Indiana Horse Racing Commission is the right place for daily fantasy sports, but they are not sure if the Indiana Gaming Commission is the proper fit either.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
Zoeller Wants More Federal Funds For Opioid Abuse Treatment
A proposed $1.1 billion plan includes $920 million for cooperative agreements with states,' which could include programs in Indiana.
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Bill Would Ban Disposing Of Fetal Remains As Medical Waste
A bill currently moving through the Indiana legislature would require all fetal remains to be cremated, interred, or both.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
Indiana's Drug Task Force May Become Permanent
Gov. Mike Pence created the Drug Enforcement, Treatment and Prevention Task Force last summer to respond to the state's drug crisis. Lawmakers and the governor's office now want to make the task force permanent with a bill establishing the Indiana Commission to Combat Drug Abuse.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2016
Indiana Supreme Court Candidate Interviews To Begin Wednesday
The committee that will recommend to Gov. Mike Pence three finalists to succeed retiring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson will begin interviewing candidates on Wednesday.
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