Indiana Lawmakers Advance Bill To Let Utilities Charge Consumers Earlier For New Building Projects

The proposal is likely to encourage more gas plants to be constructed, updated across the state.

Bills Target Hoosiers With Little Income, Farming And Speed Cameras

Here's the legislature roundup from Monday.

Indianapolis Republican Removed From Senate Judiciary Committee

Sen. Michael Young has a rocky relationship with Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray.

New Statewide Poll Shows Most Indiana Parents ‘Satisfied' With Schools, Classroom Curricula

The survey also indicates concerns among parents about student safety and college affordability

Bill Seeks To Encourage Employers To Hire Hoosiers With Disabilities

Four out of every five Indiana residents with disabilities are unemployed, but many of them want to work and live independently.

Anti-ESG Pension Bill Could Drop State Pension Returns $6.7 Billion In Next Decade

The author, Rep. Ethan Manning, R-Logansport, expects changes.

Joint $50 Million State Investment With Comcast To Bring Broadband To Rural Hoosiers

The plan will provide high-speed internet service to more than 10,000 homes and businesses across 19 counties.

Doden Shakes Up Indiana Gubernatorial Campaign With Disney Channel Hire

Carolina Sunshine, a White House press assistant during the Trump Administration, will be Doden's communications director.

Indiana Residential Property Tax Relief Bill Draws Opposition From Schools, Local Officials

The legislation would cause local governments to see local revenues reduced by the millions.

Bill Requiring Public Retirement System To Divest From ESG-Following Firms Passes Committee

Would it prevent financial discrimination, or is it unnecessary overreach?

Spartz Won't Take On Senate Run — Or Any Campaign — In 2024

The conservative Ukrainian-born politician represents north-central Indiana in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Education Bills Seeking To Overhaul School Curriculum Advance In Indiana Legislature

From Dolly Parton to the science of reading, measures move.

Indiana Public Health Infrastructure Bill Moves Forward

Under the legislation, counties who accept enhanced funding for their health departments from the state government must meet higher quality.

Indiana Lawmakers Want To Crack Down On Data Privacy. What About License Plate Readers?

The Hoosier State has no laws on the books regulating the technology.

Mixed Testimony On Indiana's Cumulative Health Care Bill

The proposal includes provisions penalizing hospitals for high prices and curtailing the use of non-compete agreements.

Mental Health Help Clears House; Throwing Stars Legalized For Recreation In Senate

A proposal that would ensure people with mental health conditions get treatment in local hospitals, not prisons or jails.

Centene To Pay $66.5 Million In Indiana Medicaid Drug Pricing Settlement

The company admitted no liability or law-breaking.

Revolving Fund For Indiana Housing Moves Forward… Without A Price Tag

The bill now goes to the full House.

Indiana Bill Seeks To Prevent Federal Takeover Of Indiana Air Pollution Program

Lawmakers hope to head EPA action off with a bill allowing the state agency responsible to raise its fees.

Indiana Bills On State Energy Policy, Floodplains And TANF Advance

The bills still have a long path ahead of them but passed a major hurdle on Monday.

Republican Lawmakers Revive Bill To Require Partisan School Board Elections In Indiana

It's not clear if the GOP caucus will rally enough support for the legislation.

Indiana Lawmakers Move Bill Tracking Farmland Lost — But Say It's Not Anti-Development

Author says data is a precursor to potential farmland preservation efforts.

Hoosiers With College Debt Could Regain Access To Transcripts Under New Bill

The change would allow students who owe money back to state schools the ability to re-enroll in classes.

Former Gov. Daniels Opts Out Of Senate Run

No other candidates have filed to run for Indiana’s open Senate seat.

Indiana Supreme Court Won't Fast Track Abortion Case

The matter is being sent through the usual lower court process instead.

Indianapolis Organizations To Participate In Supportive Housing Institute

Five teams representing five cities/regions in Indiana will work with state officials on new projects.

Indiana Tax Cap Proposal Would Help Homeowners But Hurt School Corporations

Homeowners' tax bills expected to go up 15% this year.

Hundreds Rally For Public Health Day At Indiana Statehouse

Nationally, the average per capita state spending on public health is $91 but Indiana spends just $55 – putting it 45th in the nation.

Indiana Senate Approves Bail Denial Constitution Change

Senate Joint Resolution 1 will move to the House for consideration.

Tennessee Senate Committee Affirms Anti-ESG, Anti-China Pension Investing Bills

The two bills directly conflicted with each other — and existing divestment requirements — until an exception to the ESG bill was added.

Indiana Lawmakers Roll Back School Choice Bill, Advance Student Literacy Initiatives

Concerns about students dressing like a “furry” reach legislation.

Prior Authorizations Focus Of Testimony On Indiana Health Care Bill

Bill banning physician noncompete agreements also draws fire.

Congressman Jim Banks, A Senate Candidate, Clarifies Anti-Abortion ‘Travel Ban' Stance

The Indiana Third District U.S. Representative said he doesn't believe banning travel to neighboring states for an abortion is the answer.

Committee Advances Measure To Fund Housing Revolving Fund

However, the bill still doesn't have a price tag attached.

Service Members At Odds Over Indiana National Guard Court-Martial Bill

The controversy has caused the state's American Legion to withdraw from The Big Four, a coalition of veterans' service organizations.

Throwing Stars, EMS Services, Food And Beverage Tax Bills Moving Through Indiana Legislature

Lawmakers are voting on multiple bills as the new legislative session gets underway.

Voting Rights Stripped From Some Hoosiers In Bill

Indiana Republicans moved a bill Wednesday to take away voting rights for a decade from those who commit felony voter fraud.

Indiana Bills Backed By National Pet Store Chain Draw Pushback From Animal Advocates

Two versions of the same bill would stop local municipalities from banning the retail sale of dogs and cats.

Crouch Leads Governor Race With Cash On Hand — But Braun Is Picking Up Steam

Bruan is outraising both Crouch and Doden.

Indiana Senate Committee Passes First TANF Increase In Over 30 Years

The state spends just 4.8% on direct assistance compared to 22% nationwide.