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March 30, 2015
Lawmakers Try to Quell Firestorm Around New Law
Republican legislative leaders said they are working on adding language to the religious-objections law to make it clear that the measure does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.
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High-Fenced Hunting Bill Makes It Out Of Committee
The bill attempts to address some of the issues deer farmers, hunting preserve owners and wildlife advocates have been at odds over for years. It would regulate deer hunting preserves, setting up licensing requirements and fees.
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Indiana Says New Law Does Not Discriminate Against LGBT Community
Lawmakers in Indiana are defending a bill that sparked controversy this weekend, saying that it does not discriminate against gays and lesbians.
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Senate Committee Narrowly Approves Elimination Of Straight Ticket Voting
Indiana is one of only 11 states that currently offers a straight-ticket option - which means Hoosiers press one button to vote for all Republicans, Democrats or Libertarians on their ballot.
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Democratic Legislative Leaders Say Trying To 'Fix' RFRA Not Enough
Democratic legislative leaders say trying to "fix" Indiana's so-called religious freedom law isn't enough to stem the tide of outrage over the controversial measure. They're calling for a much stronger statement against discrimination.
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Republican Leaders Say They'll Work To Clarify RFRA
Republican legislative leaders say they want to help turn the tide against the backlash that's erupted over Indiana's so-called religious freedom bill. They say that will involve making it clear the law does not allow discrimination.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2015
Pence Says He Stands By RFRA
Pence said he expects that a clarification bill will be introduced this coming week to the religious objections law he signed Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2015
Thousands Turn Out to Oppose Religious Objections Law
Fallout from new law grows as Angie's List said it would halt a planned expansion of its headquarters until the new law is better understood.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2015
NCAA Final 4 To Disrupt Indiana Legislature's Schedule
State Senate President Pro Tem David Long says the decision was made because the normal hotel rooms used by many out-of-town lawmakers won't be available since they are booked for Final Four fans.
Read MoreMarch 26, 2015
House Committee Removes Public Record Search Fee From Bill
House Education Committee members approved a measure Thursday that aims to eliminate duplicate and obsolete regulations to which Indiana schools adhere. The effort to simplify school management would have also made major changes to the state's Public Record Act, such as adding a $20-per-hour search fee for requests that take longer than two hours to fulfill.
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