Articles tagged as: 2025 legislative session
January 15, 2025
State lawmakers help push cannabis legalization initiative in 2025 session
A cannabis legalization coalition says moving Indiana directly to full adult legal use is the best way to ensure a regulated market that also addresses public safety concerns.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
Indiana Senate Republicans want to make big changes to HIP, Medicaid. What do those changes mean?
A potential overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program would include changes such as caps on enrollment and limits on lifetime eligibility. The overhaul would also reintroduce a proposal that the federal government previously blocked because it could lead to a loss of coverage.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
School districts, coalitions punch back at bill that would close their doors
Some say House Bill 1136 may be intended to start discussions about giving charter schools a share of local property tax dollars, which they do not receive now.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
Indiana House Republicans look to build on housing, health care costs efforts in 2025 agenda
The Indiana House GOP’s 2025 legislative priorities hope to build on previous initiatives that aimed to bring down health care and housing costs.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2025
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus's 2025 agenda centered on physical, mental health care
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its focus in the 2025 session is making Indiana safer, healthier and more equitable.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2025
Bill would prevent public universities from offering race-based scholarships
A bill that would protect university students from discipline over some types of speech could also eliminate minority scholarships in Indiana.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Bill would limit social media for Indiana children under 16
Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2025
Indiana Senate Democrats' agenda focused on health care, housing and public education
Indiana Senate Democrats said their 2025 legislative agenda is focused on ensuring Hoosier families have support and children have opportunity.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
Indiana House Democrats' focus for 2025 session is 'helping working Hoosiers get ahead'
House Democratic leader Phil GiaQuinta (R-Fort Wayne) said a major part of his caucus's agenda will be addressing the rising cost of living — from housing to health care to utilities.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2025
IPS board, families push back against bill that would disband district
The Indianapolis Public Schools board says it will fight against a bill that, if passed, would dissolve the district.
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