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May 26, 2015
New Law Targets Slow Pokes
A new Indiana law taking effect July 1 gives speeders the right-of-way in so-called highway fast lanes.
Read MoreMay 22, 2015
Straight Ticket Voting System May Still Be Studied
Legislation to eliminate Indiana's straight ticket voting system - or even to study its elimination - failed to clear the General Assembly this session. But some lawmakers - including legislative leaders - say a study committee on the issue is still possible.
Read MoreMay 22, 2015
Concern Still Lingers About Indiana's Regulation Of Midwives
After two years of unsuccessfully putting into practice a law regulating midwives, the General Assembly enacted a follow-up bill aimed at finally making the system work.
Read MoreMay 20, 2015
Donnelly's 'Care Package' Legislation Now Part Of National Defense Bill
The Hoosier Senator says the package helps ensure military men and women have quality local mental health providers by creating a special "servicemember-friendly" designation. Facilities would earn the label by receiving training in military issues and familiarizing themselves with military culture.
Read MoreMay 20, 2015
Indiana Board Of Education Executive Director To Retire
Robert Guffin's retirement comes amid a shake up on the board. Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill earlier this month that will take away two of his 10 appointments to the board and give one appointment each to Indiana House and Senate leaders.
Read MoreMay 19, 2015
Nominating Commission To Interview Appeals Judge Candidates
The commission is seeking a nominee to replace Appellate Judge Ezra Friedlander, who plans to retire on Aug. 31. The commission is chaired by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and includes three attorneys elected by attorneys and three citizens appointed by Gov. Mike Pence.
Read MoreMay 18, 2015
Impact Of Supreme Court Tax Ruling Expected To Be Minimal Indiana
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Maryland is essentially double-taxing residents who earn out-of-state income. The decision affects similar laws in other states, including Indiana. But, the impact on the Hoosier State would likely be minimal.
Read MoreMay 18, 2015
Legislation Encourages Indiana To Think Regionally
Economic leaders fear Indiana isn't attracting enough people into the state to keep its GDP growing steadily. More than 80 percent of the state's growth in the last decade can be attributed to births, not migration. Lawmakers are hoping new legislation will reverse that trend by encouraging communities to work together.
Read MoreMay 18, 2015
Supreme Court Ruling On Maryland Tax Law Has Implications Here
The Supreme Court has struck down a Maryland tax that has the effect of double-taxing income residents earned in other states. The ruling means the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Maryland and affects similar laws in other states, including Indiana.
Read MoreMay 15, 2015
Indiana Governor Orders Flags Half-staff To Honor Officers
The order was issued in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day.
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