Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
April 14, 2021
Split Senate Leads To Death Of Controversial Wind, Solar Bill
A controversial bill that aimed to standardize where wind and solar farms could be located in the state was withdrawn in the state Senate on Tuesday.
Read MoreApril 13, 2021
Lower-Valued Career Courses Will Keep Funding In Latest State Budget Plan
High school courses in areas including cosmetology and culinary arts will keep their state funding in a version of the budget approved by the Senate.
Read MoreApril 13, 2021
Some Changes To The Controversial Wetlands Bill Contradict Others
A bill that originally aimed to remove protections for Indiana's wetlands has undergone some big and somewhat contradictory changes.
Read MoreApril 13, 2021
New State Budget Enters Final Negotiation Phase After Senate Passage
Indiana's new, two-year, $36 billion state budget is headed for its final negotiation phase after the Senate approved its version of the spending plan Tuesday.
Read MoreApril 13, 2021
Indiana Lawmakers Change $1 School Building Law, Despite Pending Court Challenge
Indiana lawmakers are fine-tuning a state law that forces school districts to offer vacated buildings to charter school organizations, despite an ongoing court challenge from schools.
Read MoreApril 12, 2021
Lawmakers Plan To Push Back End Of Session For Delayed Redistricting
The U.S. Census Bureau has said for weeks that the data lawmakers need to redraw district lines will be heavily delayed.
Read MoreApril 12, 2021
House Debates, But Vote Blocked On COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Ban
Indiana House lawmakers debated a ban on so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports Monday.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Holcomb Vetoes Emergency Powers Bill Over Constitutional Concerns
The Indiana Constitution gives the power to call a special session to the governor. Its unclear whether the legislature can, too.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Senate Committee Revives Possible Expansion Of Cash Assistance For Needy Families
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, is a program where the federal government gives states money to help extremely low-income families. However, states get to make the rules on who is eligible.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
'Extreme Frustration': Indiana Chamber Reacts To Senate Tobacco Product Tax Changes
Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar said there's no reason for legislators to be hesitant in increasing taxes on smoking.
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