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February 5, 2016
Teleprescribing Bill Heads to Senate
Legislation that would allow people to get prescriptions without an in-person exam or visit from a healthcare provider is headed to the Senate. But, some lawmakers aren't comfortable taking steps forward in "telemedicine" services.
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House Democrats Say They Won't Let LGBT Rights Debate Die
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath says Democrats won't give up on the issue, using whatever methods they can.
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House Approves Changes To Liquor Permitting For State Parks
The House voted 58-38 Tuesday to require the state Alcohol and Tobacco Commission to issue the permits requested by the Department of Natural Resources.
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Senate Approves Bill That Would Create Child Abuse Registry
The bill that would create a list similar to online sex-offender registries was passed by the Senate on Wednesday on a 49-0 vote.
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Senate Approves Gov. Pence's Road Plan
Senate legislators unanimously endorsed Gov. Mike Pence's short term road funding plan Wednesday, sending it to the House one day after House Republicans pushed through their long term road plan.
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Hoosier Pharmacists Given Bigger Role In Stemming State's Meth Crisis
House and Senate lawmakers overwhelming approved bills Wednesday that give pharmacists a bigger role in helping stem the state's meth cooking crisis.
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Indiana Senate Adds Restrictions To Abortions
The state senate passed a bill that would bar women from aborting a pregnancy based on the fetus' race, gender or disability.
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Drug Offenders Now Need Prescription For Cold Medicines
Bills passed by lawmaker sin the House and Senate block those convicted of drug-related offences from buying cold medicines containing pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the most common recipes for methamphetamine production.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2016
Cigarette, Gas Tax Increases Approved For Road Funds
Indiana residents would pay more for gasoline and cigarettes but less in state income taxes under a bill the House has approved.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2016
Attorney General Sues LLCs For Scamming Tax-Delinquent Homeowners
The state's top prosecutor is going after limited liability companies that are scamming tax delinquent property owners out of money and their homes.
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