Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
December 20, 2024
School Boards Association urge lawmakers to address safety, teacher retention and budget gaps
The Indiana School Boards Association has a wide-ranging list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. In addition to fully funding public schools, the ISBA also wants lawmakers to address school safety, student support and teacher retention.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2024
Purdue students lead push to update Lifeline Law
This year marks the12-year anniversary of Indiana's Lifeline Law. The law protects those who call or text 911 to help an underage friend experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from facing legal consequences for underage drinking.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2024
Dozens of new Indiana laws passed in 2024 take effect July 1
The Indiana General Assembly passed 172 laws during this year’s legislative session. And the vast majority of those laws take effect July 1.
Read MoreMarch 27, 2024
Indiana Democrats focus on flipping state House seats, breaking GOP supermajority
The Indiana Democratic Party is focused on flipping at least four seats in the state House this year, which would break the supermajority Republicans have had for more than a decade.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2024
Indiana Sen. Jean Breaux issues farewell-like statement amid ongoing health issues
The Democratic senator from Indianapolis said that “after a hard-fought battle with my health, the time has come for me to focus on enjoying the time I have left surrounded by my loved ones.”
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2024
Economic enhancement tool for downtown Indianapolis targeted by state lawmakers
Indiana lawmakers voted to pass a bill that blocks Indianapolis from the creation of an economic enhancement district for the Mile Square.
Read MoreNovember 20, 2023
Indiana legislative leaders temper expectations of major action in 2024 session
Indiana legislative leaders are tempering expectations for the upcoming session of the General Assembly, eyeing small changes to existing policies as their session priorities.
Read MoreMay 8, 2023
Indiana charter schools win a cut of local tax money after years of lobbying
Charter schools have largely missed out on the property tax revenue that public school districts receive.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2023
Lawmakers hope measure will prevent overdose deaths by connecting people to follow-up care
HB 1462 would require all emergency departments in the state to provide the Indiana Department of Health a plan that will be implemented when patients have a substance use related emergency.
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2023
A push to legalize cannabis in Indiana continues to struggle for a foothold
Despite about a dozen bills at the Statehouse this legislative session, the push to legalize cannabis in Indiana continues to struggle for a foothold.
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