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April 28, 2015
Vets Could Get A Leg Up For Jobs Under Bill Headed To Governor
A bill that would allow employers to give veterans preference when hiring for jobs passed the House and Senate on Monday.
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Ethics Bill That Requires More Financial Disclosure From Lawmakers Heads To Pence For Approval
The bill is a response to ethical issues surrounding former Rep. Eric Turner and former state Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Bennett.
Read MoreApril 27, 2015
Pence Is Headed To China For Another Trade Mission
Pence will leave on May 9 for a weeklong trip and will visit Beijing, Shanghai and Hangzhou, the capital city of Zhejiang Province, Indiana's Chinese sister-state.
Read MoreApril 24, 2015
Gov. Pence Promises Thorough Investigation Of Stage Collapse
No one was killed or severely injured during the Thursday night stage collapse at Westfield High School.
Read MoreApril 22, 2015
Indiana Lawmakers Facing Decisions On Budget, Casino Changes
The session adjournment deadline is April 29.
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Indiana Senate Backs Bill Loosening Rules On Wine Sales
The bill received final legislative approval Tuesday and heads to Gov. Pence for consideration.
Read MoreApril 21, 2015
Amendment To Drug Test Welfare Recipients Appears Dead
For the fourth session in a row, legislative language creating a program to drug test welfare recipients appears dead. The author of this year's version has changed his mind about passing the measure in its current form.
Read MoreApril 21, 2015
Official: Blight Elimination Programs Need More Oversight
Indiana is one of six states that received a second round of federal funding in 2013. It is using $75 million from the U.S. Treasury's Hardest Hit Fund to demolish vacant properties.
Read MoreApril 21, 2015
Indiana's Unemployment Rate Hits Lowest Level In Five Months
The Hoosier unemployment rate fell one tenth of a percent to 5.8 percent in March, the second month in a row the rate went down. But that drop may not be good news: the state's private sector lost 800 jobs last month, fueled by huge losses - more than 5,000 - in the professional and business services sector.
Read MoreApril 21, 2015
Lawmakers To Discuss Proposal Requiring Welfare Drug Tests
The bill's original author disagreed with House changes to the bill. Conference committee members will consider the measure Tuesday. They face an April 29 deadline to reach an agreement.
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