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January 12, 2016
Road Funding Legislation Cruises Through Senate Committees
Tuesday was a good first day in the legislature for local and state road funding bills supported by Gov. Mike Pence.
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Will Pence Announce Stance On LGBT Rights Tonight?
Pence has previously hinted Hoosiers would know his stance on LGBT civil rights protections early this year.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2016
High-Fenced Deer Hunting Legislation Gaining Traction
The bill would allow an unlimited number of preserves in Indiana, all under the authority of the Board of Animal Health.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2016
Terre Haute Lawmaker Proposes ISTEP Replacement
Rep. Clyde Kersey, wants to replace ISTEP with the Indiana Student Achievement Testing program, beginning in the 2017-2018 school year. The new exam would grade student performance in English/language arts, math, science and social studies.
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Bill To Address Indiana's Food Deserts Moves On To Senate
A bill that would bring fresh and unprocessed foods to food deserts is moving forward in the legislature.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Senate Republicans Propose Expansion Of Military Family Relief Fund
The proposed legislation would expand the Military Family Relief Fund to include combat veterans who served before 9-11.
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House Republicans Get Specific On Road Funding
In addition to raising the gas tax to match a rise in inflation, the proposal would allow local municipalities with populations of at least 20,000 to implement a wheel tax.
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Alternate Civil Rights Bill Leaves Out Transgender People
A Republican state senator who previously proposed granting Indiana civil rights protections to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people has unveiled a new bill that would leave transgender rights out of the equation.
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New Bid Planned To End Indiana's Sunday Alcohol Sales Ban
Indiana House Public Policy Chairman Tom Dermody of LaPorte says he's working on a bill legalizing Sunday sales that he expects to file next week.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2016
Senator Proposes Salary Changes To Retain Teachers
A new bill could change what determines increases in teacher salaries in hopes of retaining teachers.
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