Articles tagged as: IPB
February 11, 2025
Indiana Senate passes legislation to incentivize higher ethanol blends at gas stations
While biorefineries, corn growers and gas stations spoke in favor of the bill, the Hoosier Environmental Council is opposed.
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Senate panel overhauls property tax legislation, with targeted relief for older Hoosiers, veterans
This session’s major property tax reform legislation underwent a complete overhaul in a Senate committee Tuesday.
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Lawmakers want to bolster Indiana CHOICE program to create 'Medicaid diversion program'
A House committee approved legislation that would bolster existing programs to “divert” people away from more expensive Medicaid programs.
Read MoreFebruary 10, 2025
Bill funds family recovery court programs to prevent foster placement, address substance use
Family recovery courts address the underlying issue of substance use in certain cases, but some lawmakers worry the funding for these programs is unstable. A House committee approved legislation to create a fund for the nearly two dozen family recovery courts serving Indiana.
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Road funding bill advances, but with multiple revenue generators taken out
A House committee unanimously advanced a bill Monday that aims to address Indiana’s road funding needs — but not before eliminating multiple provisions that would have generated new revenue.
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Senate legislation would force school board elections to become partisan
Indiana school board races would become partisan under a bill advanced by a Senate committee Monday — stoking fears of politicizing school board elections.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
House committee approves GOP's 'comprehensive' plan to address health costs
Part of this year’s House GOP legislative priorities focuses on bringing down health care costs. A House committee approved legislation with a “comprehensive plan” that tackles health costs from more than just one angle.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
What does Indiana's monthly employment report measure? Here's what you should know
Each month, the Indiana Department of Workforce Development releases a report with the latest state and local labor market data.
Read MoreFebruary 7, 2025
Weekly Statehouse update: Property tax debate, cutting early voting days, civics course controversy
A property tax reform debate kicks into high gear. Senate lawmakers advance a bill to cut in half the number of early, in-person voting days. And a Senate committee debates an education measure to promote “fostering a national identity."
Read MoreFebruary 6, 2025
Indiana Senate approves bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, schools
The Indiana Senate approved a bill Thursday to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in state government and public schools.
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