Articles tagged as: Mike Pence
March 14, 2016
Pence's Legislative Victories To Be Tested On Campaign Trail
Gov. Mike Pence says actions that he supported during the recently adjourned legislative session yielded a "big win for Indiana." But political observers question whether the victories Pence will be enough to overcome some deeply unpopular decisions he has made.
Read MoreMarch 11, 2016
Pence Calls Local Road Funding Package A 'Historic Investment'
This year's road funding package does not include the tax increases originally proposed by House Republicans, but it does give counties and cities some ability to raise taxes to pay for their roads.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2016
Bill Bans Abortions Based On Fetus' Sex, Race And Disability
The House sent a bill Wednesday to the governor that bans abortions performed solely because of a fetus' sex, race or disability.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2016
Overdose Intervention Drug Measure Advances To Governor
The General Assembly approved a bill Wednesday that aims to give more people access to the overdose intervention drug naloxone and protect them when they use it.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2016
Indiana Officials Appealing Judge's Syrian Refugee Decision
The Indiana attorney general's office is asking a federal judge to put on hold her order against Gov. Mike Pence's efforts to bar state agencies from helping Syrian refugees resettle in the state.
Read MoreMarch 8, 2016
Contentious Indiana Dunes Bill Headed To Governor's Desk For Signature
The measure would allow Valparaiso developer Chuck Williams to sell alcohol at the planned beachfront development. It would circumvent a local board and the state's Alcohol and Tobacco Commission, which both denied Williams a permit.
Read MoreMarch 7, 2016
Critics Remain Skeptical Of HIP 2.0 Bill
Critics argue that makes it harder for state and federal officials to make any changes that might be necessary to the one-year-old health care program.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016
Eric Holcomb Is Indiana's New Lieutenant Governor
The former chairman of the Indiana Republican Party becomes the state's second-in-command after former Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann stepped down Wednesday.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016
Exodus To Resettle More Syrian Refugee Families
A judge ruled Monday in a civil lawsuit against Gov. Mike Pence, saying that Pence cannot deny state funds to Syrian refugees. The ACLU of Indiana is suing Pence on behalf of Exodus.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016
Field Of Finalists For Indiana Supreme Court Vacancy Will Be Whittled To 3
A state commission is nearing the end of its work to settle on three finalists for Gov. Mike Pence to pick from to replace retiring Indiana Supreme Court Justice Brent Dickson.
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