Articles tagged as: 2022 legislative session
February 9, 2022
Immigrant rights activists demand legislators permit drivers licenses for all
Two bills were introduced in the 2022 General Assembly that would reverse the bill that prohibits immigrants from driving. Neither bill got very far before they were shut down.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
Bill encourages counties to be wind and solar friendly — but there's no mandate
Lawmakers are making another attempt to set standards for new wind and solar projects in Indiana. But this time, the state isn't making anything mandatory for local governments.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2022
Weekly Statehouse update: Adjunct teachers, lowered taxes on some tobacco products
Lawmakers wrapped up the first half of session this week, passing bills on tobacco taxes, adjunct teachers and material harmful to minors. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2022
Indiana Senate braces for contentious second half
The Indiana Senate is bracing for a contentious second half of session after the House sent several controversial measures its way.
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2022
Indiana Senate approves bills to attract, retain skilled workers
A bill that would create local workforce recruitment and retention funds across Indiana survived the Senate and is awaiting House approval.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2022
Indiana Senate backs allowing usurping of county prosecutors
Indiana Senate Republicans have again endorsed a proposal that would empower the state attorney general to seek appointment of special prosecutors to take over criminal cases that local authorities have decided against pursuing.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Indiana would cut ties with banks that 'boycott' fossil fuels under House bill
The author of the bill, Rep. Ethan Manning (R-Logansport) said banks in favor of clean energy are "discriminating against" Indiana businesses by choosing not to lend to or invest in coal, oil, and natural gas companies.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Bills to create adjunct status for public school teachers considered in Statehouse
A bill moving forward in the Indiana Senate would let public schools hire part time “adjunct” teachers without any teaching training.
Read MoreJanuary 31, 2022
Indiana House Republicans vote to further restrict mail-in voting
House Republicans voted Monday to further restrict when Hoosiers can vote by mail.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2022
Indiana Senate backs narrow bill to end health emergency
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill taking administrative steps that Gov. Eric Holcomb has said are needed in order for him to end the statewide COVID-19 public health emergency.
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