Articles tagged as: Indiana
December 2, 2015
The Latest: Pence Asks Archbishop Not To Resettle Syrians
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Indianapolis says he'll be considering what steps to take next after meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence amid a dispute over an order blocking state agencies from assisting Syrian refugees bound for the state.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2015
Donnelly's Military Mental Health Package Passes
The effort follows up on Donnelly's 2014 legislation that allowed all military members to receive annual mental health screenings.
Read MoreNovember 30, 2015
Health Insurance Open Enrollment: A Guide For Hoosiers
It's that time of year again: the open enrollment period for people shopping for health insurance on the Affordable Care Act exchanges. Open enrollment started Nov. 1 and runs until Jan. 31, 2016. In this guide, we've compiled what you need to know to get started.
Read MoreNovember 25, 2015
Indiana Homeland Security Urges Hoosiers To Be Alert In Public Places
Indiana residents are advised to be aware of their surroundings, especially when they're in crowds, at sporting events or using public transportation.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
UPDATED: ACLU Sues Governor Over Refugee Resettlement Actions
The complaint, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, is seeking an injunction that would prevent Pence from blocking or withholding "aid from refugees or from Exodus."
Read MoreNovember 20, 2015
Indiana's Unemployment Rate Hits 14-Year Low
The Indiana unemployment rate fell to 4.4 percent last month, the lowest level since August of 2001.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2015
Both Sides Of Debate Critical Of GOP's LGBT Civil Rights Bill
The reviews are pouring in after Senate Republicans this week unveiled their proposed LGBT civil rights legislation. And advocates on both sides of the debate are finding plenty to critique.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2015
Study Shows Indiana's Incarceration Rate Above National Average
A recent study shows Indiana's incarceration rate is above the national average, and well above other nations.
Read MoreNovember 13, 2015
New Coalition Of Indiana Businesses Pushing For Anti-Discrimination Law
Indiana Competes joins the fight for LGBT rights already being waged by Freedom Indiana, a broad group of government and community leaders, businesses and individuals, and Tech for Equality, a group of tech companies led by former Angie's List CEO Bill Oesterle.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2015
Pence Says House Democrats' $2B Road Plan Could Bankrupt Indiana
The House Democrats' plan would shift more than $500 million dollars a year from Indiana's General Fund to specifically pay for road maintenance and improvements. The proposal involves using budget reserve dollars to cover that shift in the plan's first year. Pence says that move would put Indiana on a path towards fiscal irresponsibility.
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