State Needs More Emergency Responders, Takes Aim At Training

If approved by Indiana lawmakers, the $13 million will fund an additional 16 training facilities.

Indiana State Ag Officials Push For On-Time Farm Bill To Fund Slew Of Programs

Indiana official hopes for federal encouragement of public-private conservation partnerships.

Indiana Lawmakers Advance Bill Banning Education On ‘Human Sexuality' Through The Third Grade

Advocates say language requiring parents to consent to student pronoun changes threatens LGBTQ youth.

Indiana House Republicans Propose Major School Voucher Expansion In Next State Budget

The spending plan also falls short of Gov. Eric Holcomb's recommendations for public health funding.

Bill Boosting “Distressed” Wastewater Infrastructure Draws Mixed Testimony

Indiana is billions behind on maintenance, but some say the bill's strategy is flawed.

Indiana House Republicans “Committed” To Voucher School Expansion

The promise comes one week after a powerful GOP senator threatened to halt new Choice Scholarship funding.

Prescription Savings Under PBMs And Manufacturer Rebates A Source Of Confusion

Senators target high drug prices under bill.

Tensions Rise At Indiana Statehouse Over Bill Targeting “Harmful” Library Materials For Minors

The GOP-backed bill drew more than four hours of heated committee testimony before advancing.

Bill Bringing Voter ID To Mail-In Ballot Applications Advances

Plus, a ban on highlighting applications and debate over who can distribute them.

Indiana Lawmakers Hear, But Don't Vote On, Bill Decriminalizing Marijuana

The Hoosier State has been resistant to decriminalizing marijuana or legalizing it for either medicinal or recreational use.

Critics Slam Morales For Hiring Brother-In-Law

The newly-created position comes with a six-figure salary.

Higher Speed Limits For Trucks On Certain Indiana Roadways Clears First Hurdle

The state's largest motor truck association remains opposed to the proposal, however.

House Passes State-Funded Gun Training For Teachers

School districts can already authorize the arming of teachers, but there isn’t a specific training program — or much money — to go with it.

Indiana Education Advocates Reignite Fight Against Latest Anti-CRT Bill

Other introduced by the GOP include one that would force schools to tell parents about students’ pronouns and gender identities.

Environmentalists, Utilities At Odds Over Indiana Coal Plant Protections

An amendment adopted Tuesday overshadowed bill overhauling agency rule-making processes.

Indiana Lawmakers Advance ‘Buffer Zone' And Tax Task Force Bills

Some didn’t like the buffer zone implications for those who record police-citizen altercations.

TIF Districts Get More Scrutiny Under Indiana House Bill

TIF is an economic development tool that “captures” future tax dollar increases generated by a project to pay for related improvements.

Firearm, IDEM Fees And Puppy Sales In Today's Legislative Roundup

Republicans voted against a "parent rights" amendment to a bill that would cover expenses for teachers who undergo firearm training.

Top Indiana Senator Rebukes Voucher School Program In New Letter

Sen. Ryan Mishler, R-Mishawaka, now appears to be holding a related bill hostage in committee.

Traditional Poverty Calculation Doesn't Capture All Of Indiana's Struggling Families

Working, single mothers of color are particularly undercounted.

Committee Advances Changes To Indiana Carbon Sequestration Pilot Project

Wabash Valley Resources LLC plans to build an ammonia production facility in Terre Haute and store its carbon dioxide emissions underground.

Rural Hospitals Worry As Lawmakers Move To Lower Costs For Patients

Nearly 20%, 0r 17, of the state’s 92 counties don’t have a single hospital.

Indiana Plunges In National Conservative Rankings

The voting of Hoosier State lawmakers trended much more liberal last year, dropping the state from No. 3 to No. 20.

Rokita Under Investigation By Disciplinary Commission For Statements About Indiana Doctor

The Indiana Attorney General is also paying outside attorney in licensing action.

Rokita Joins Multi-State ATF Lawsuit

Indiana joined a multi-state coalition suing the federal firearm regulator over a rule change surrounding stabilizing braces.

Short-Term Rental Inspections Bill Passes Indiana Senate Panel, With Changes

The bill was originally more detailed before an amendment.

House Committee Moves Indiana Property Tax Relief Bill — With Major Changes

The latest version of the bill would enact temporary property tax caps and limit local levy increases.

Indiana GOP Advances ‘Parental Rights' Bill Targeting DCS Policies For Transgender Children

It is the latest example of transgender legislation sweeping the nation in Republican-led states.

Anti-ESG Pension Bill's High Price Tag Prompts Concern For Governor, Top Lawmakers

Senators are pointing to their less-impactful version of the bill as House lawmakers work on changes.

Indiana Lawmakers Wade Into State Budget Discussion

One shortfall identified in testimony was the lack of home- and community-based services available for Hoosiers.

White House Taps Indiana, New Mexico Governors For Federal-State Council On National Security

The bipartisan group consists of 10 members selected by the president to serve a two-year term.

Indiana Senators Pass ‘Site Of Service' Bill With Reservations

The proposed legislation wouldn’t directly decrease hospital prices but rather decrease costs to those paying for insurance coverage.

Indiana Voters Could Make School Board Elections Partisan Under New GOP-Backed Legislation

The bill could mark a shift in GOP lawmakers' attitudes towards ballot referendums.

Indiana's Pregnancy Child Support Proposal Scaled Back

The House Judiciary Committee stripped the bill and changed the language so fathers may be ordered to pay for a wider range of expenses.

Indiana Lawmakers Advance Bill To Earmark State Dollars For Teacher Firearm Training

Half a dozen other education bills also got votes on Wednesday.

Indiana House Panel Affirms 25-Foot Police No-Bystanders Zone

And a Senate committee kills bill allowing seat belt usage be admissible in court.

Indiana Senate Approves Doctor Non-Compete Ban

The measure is among several GOP attempts to cut health care costs.

Indiana Senators Consider Bill That Would Criminalize Protesting Outside Of Private Homes

Senators had bipartisan concerns about individuals at private residences in an era of increasingly violent political vitriol.

Indiana's GOP Lawmakers Split On Bill To Offer ‘Driving Privilege' Cards To Immigrants

The bill narrowly passed its first hurdle Tuesday.

Indiana Housing, Education Bills Among Key Measures Passed Tuesday

Today's legislative roundup also covers contraceptive and tax bills.