Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
April 16, 2021
Weekly Statehouse Update: GOP Overrides Veto, New Revenue Forecast For State Budget
This week at the Indiana Statehouse, Republicans voted to override another Gov. Eric Holcomb veto. Plus, a new revenue forecast projected billions of additional dollars for the new state budget.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2021
Hoosiers Invited To Testify With Citizens Redistricting Commission
The Indiana Citizens Redistricting Commission will collect testimony on the state's current voting districts, and what Hoosiers would like to see in new districts.
Read MoreFebruary 22, 2021
February Marks 10 Years Since Indiana House Democrats' Walkout To Illinois
Democrats had controlled the Indiana House for most of the first decade of the 2000s. But Republicans recaptured the majority ahead of the 2011 session, and with that came Right to Work -- a controversial bill affecting labor union dues.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
Lawmakers Prepare For Special Session To Redraw Legislative Districts
Indiana legislative leaders say theyre preparing to come in for a special session later this year to redraw legislative district lines.
Read MoreDecember 17, 2020
How Do I Follow Indiana's Legislative Session? Here's Your Guide To Demystify The Process
Indiana's legislative session begins on Jan. 4. Between COVID-19, redrawing legislative districts and setting the state's two-year budget, lawmakers will be tackling a lot in the next few months.
Read MoreDecember 11, 2020
Majority Of Hoosiers Want To Limit Governor's Emergency Powers In New Survey
A majority of Hoosiers say the governor's emergency powers should be more limited according to the latest edition of the Ball State Hoosier survey, a poll of 600 Indiana residents.
Read MoreDecember 10, 2020
Indiana House Speaker Quarantining With COVID-19 Infection
Republican House Speaker Todd Huston of Fishers has tested positive for COVID-19 and has had mild symptoms of the respiratory disease, his office said Thursday.
Read MoreNovember 12, 2020
No Face Mask Rule For Indiana Lawmakers Despite Virus Spread
A joint House-Senate committee voted Thursday against a proposal from a Democratic lawmaker for rules enforcing a face mask policy during the legislative session.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2020
Sen. Greg Taylor Is First Black Leader Of Legislative Caucus In State History
Sen. Greg Taylor (D-Indianapolis) became the new Senate minority leader Friday -- the first Black leader of a legislative caucus in state history.
Read MoreNovember 5, 2020
Republicans Expand Supermajority In Indiana House, Only Lose One Seat In Senate
Republicans strengthened their grip on the Indiana House of Representatives in the 2020 election. The final Statehouse races were called Thursday.
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