Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
June 16, 2017
Indiana Lawmakers Call For Stricter Lobbying Disclosure Rules
Some Indiana lawmakers are responding to a Side Effects Public Media and NPR report detailing how the president of an Indiana nonprofit is also lobbying for a drug company.
Read MoreMay 8, 2017
Supporters Vow To Resurrect Airbnb Bill Next Session
Even the short-term rental bill's opponents are ready to work on the measure again.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2017
Committee Cuts Back On Guaranteed Gaming Payouts To Counties
An alteration in committee would reduce guaranteed money paid to counties across the state each year that comes from gaming revenues.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2017
Committee OKs New Public Records Search Fee
Under the bill - which received unanimous support from the committee - if a public records request takes a government agency more than two hours to search for, the agency can charge up to $20 per hour.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2017
Net Metering Bill Continues To Draw Debate
A bill that would change net metering for solar energy production got its first hearing before a House committee Wednesday, continuing to draw debate from a wide range of stakeholders.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2017
Committee Adds Controversial Gun Bill To Different Gun Bill
The original bill's author says the move is a "backup plan." House Bill 1071 allows people protected by restraining orders to carry handguns without a license for up to 60 days. The controversial measure passed the House last month and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2017
Financing Sought For Healthy Food Legislation
Supporters says a bill that creates the opportunity for businesses and non-profits to establish healthy food access needs state money to get started.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
Balanced Budget Amendment Clears Senate Committee
A Senate committee Tuesday approved language that would amend Indiana's constitution to require the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget.
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2017
Following Along In The Legislative Session
A guide to following along and getting involved during the 2017 General Assembly.
Read MoreDecember 15, 2016
Indiana's $40M Teacher Bonus Program Based On 'Flawed' Formula, Say Educators, Union
Some of Indiana's wealthiest school districts are being awarded a chunk of a $40 million state fund reserved for teacher bonuses while most urban schools will receive significantly much less.
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