Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
January 23, 2019
Lawmakers Remove Criminal Penalty From Fertility Fraud Bill
Victims of "fertility fraud" would have the right to sue in civil court under legislation approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2019
Nurse Practioner Practice Bill Could Help Address Provider Shortages
The proposal would allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or APRNs to enter independent practice.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2019
Senate Committee Approves Bipartisan Bill To Qualify More Children For On My Way Pre-K
The bill would expand eligibility requirements allowing children living with a grandparent or a guardian who has a disability to participate in On My Way Pre-K.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2019
Department of Child Services Bill Sails Through House
The bill makes it easier for the agency to meet legally-mandated caseload standards. It also helps DCS caseworkers with initial assessments when they get a report of a child in danger.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Bill Would Let Schools Spend State Dollars On Gun Training
State legislators will once again prioritize school safety as they craft a budget this year. Some proposals would give districts access to more funding options for security improvements, including money for gun training.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Indiana Cigarette Tax Hike, Legal Marijuana Bids Stalling
Renewed attempts in Indiana to increase the taxes paid by cigarette smokers and legalize at least some marijuana use face cloudy futures with state lawmakers.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Proposed Bill Aims To Ease Pressure On Overcrowded County Jails
The bill would allow overcapacity jails to move some of those felons to state Department of Correction facilities - if the DOC has space.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2019
Legislation Would Expand Child Fatality Data To Include Foster Care History
The bill that would require DCS to note whether the child was in foster care at the time of death, or had been returned to their family.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2019
Weekly Statehouse Update: Holcomb's Teacher Pay Plan, DCS Changes
Gov. Eric Holcomb unveiled a teacher pay proposal in his State of the State. A Department of Child Services bill cleared committee. And House Republicans then rebuffed an effort to strengthen that bill.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2019
Verbal Screen Aims To Address Infant Mortality
New legislation would require providers administer a verbal screen for drug, alcohol and tobacco use to pregnant women.
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