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March 3, 2015
Senate Republican Leader Looking For A Deal On Hunting Preserves
Senate Republican Leader David Long is urging both sides of the debate around Indiana's high-fenced deer hunting preserves to work out a deal before he lets a bill legalizing the facilities advance.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2015
Will The Common Construction Wage Be Pushed To A Summer Study Committee?
The Indiana House easily approved legislation repealing the state's common construction wage, and the bill's support in the Senate looks strong. Pushing the issue to summer study committee could be opponents' best hope.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2015
'Lost Revenue Recovery' Provision In Energy Efficiency Legislation Has Critics
Despite its easy approval by the Senate, legislation establishing a new energy efficiency program for the state faces heavy criticism from environmental and consumer advocacy groups. Much of the outcry comes because of what's known as "lost revenue recovery."
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2015
Construction On Bicentennial Plaza Could Begin This Fall
A $2 million project to beautify the plaza west of the Indiana Statehouse could start as soon as September if it's approved by the General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2015
Legislation To Ease Restrictions On Hoosier Midwives Faces Uncertain Future
The House this week easily approved legislation aimed at making it easier for midwives to operate legally in Indiana. But, the bill's future is less certain in the Senate.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
Senate Panel OKs Loretta Lynch Nomination As Attorney General
President Obama's nominee cleared a major hurdle to succeed Eric Holder. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-8 to send the nomination to the full chamber where it is expected to pass.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
Pence, Pelath Reflect On First Half Of Legislative Session
The General Assembly passed the halfway mark of its 2015 legislative session Wednesday. Two of the state's top lawmakers think their parties have accomplished so far, and what they hope to do as the session continues.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
Pence Quiet On What He Considers Gaming Expansion
Gov. Mike Pence says he's opposed to expansion of gaming in Indiana but won't tell the public how he defines expansion.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2015
Governor Lobbied Against HPV Bill Over Concern About Mandates
The bill was defeated after several lawmakers voiced concerns about the state requiring parents to vaccinate. Something House Minority Leader Scott Pelath says wasn't a part of the bill.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2015
Senate Passes Bill Banning Abortion Based On Gender Or Disability
The Senate Tuesday passed a bill banning doctors from performing abortions if the procedures are requested for the sole reason of the fetus' gender or disability.
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