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Bill to expand panhandling definition passes both chambers

March 10, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The Indiana House and Senate both passed a measure Tuesday night that would make panhandling illegal within 50 feet of any ATM; entrance or exit of a bank, business or restaurant; public monument; or place where any “financial transaction” occurs.

Indiana lawmakers pass controversial coal bill

March 10, 2020 | John Russell

The bill comes as large utilities across Indiana have announced plans to shut down thousands of megawatts of coal-fired generating capacity in favor of cheaper fuel sources, such as natural gas, solar and wind.

All-payer claims database legislation receives final passage in Legislature

March 9, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The database is expected to provide cost information for specific health care procedures by facility name and allow individuals to shop around for the best price.

Indiana announces second COVID-19 case, also connected to Boston conference

March 8, 2020 | John Russell

The patient is from Hendricks County and attended a BioGenconference in Boston, where numerous other cases of COVID-19 have been reported.

Major downtown convention postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

March 6, 2020 | Mickey Shuey

A conference and trade show that was expected to draw nearly 10,000 people to Indianapolis is the first local convention to be postponed or called off due to the virus.

Health officials in Indiana seek money, manpower after first COVID-19 case surfaces

March 6, 2020 | John Russell

Tracking down who might have come into contact with the first patient to test positive will require plenty of legwork, and more cases are sure to arise, officials said.

UPDATE: Marion County man tests positive for COVID-19, state officials say

March 6, 2020 | Mason King and John Russell

Gov. Eric Holcomb said that in response he has declared a public health emergency so the state can seek federal funding to help control and stop any spread of the coronavirus.

Indiana governor backs path for forcing out attorney general

March 6, 2020 | Associated Press

Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that he supports a bill endorsed by the Indiana House that would prohibit anyone whose law license has been suspended for at least 30 days from serving as attorney general.

Senate passes bill that regulates employment of minors

March 5, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Senate Bill 409, authored by Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper, eliminates the work-permit requirement for minors and tweaks some of the hours they can work.

IPL gets OK to spend $1.2B on grid upgrade, setting stage for seven years of rate increases

March 4, 2020 | John Russell

IPL said a typical household customer would likely pay an extra $1.50 a month in the first year. That monthly amount would increase by $1.50 each year, or by a total of $10.50 a month by the seventh year.

Legislation aimed at health care costs moves forward

March 3, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The Indiana General Assembly moved forward remaining bills aimed at reducing health care costs on Tuesday, but the pieces of legislation still have hurdles to clear before heading to the governor.

Indiana lawmakers back dropping tests in teacher evaluations

March 3, 2020 | Associated Press

Indiana legislators have voted to end the mandatory use of student standardized test results in teacher evaluations, dropping a requirement long opposed by teachers.

Indiana House supports language that could remove AG Hill from office

March 2, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

Indiana lawmakers are trying to send a message to Republican Attorney General Curtis Hill: If he loses his law license, even through a temporary suspension, he could be forced out of office and prevented from seeking re-election.

Lawmakers to debate bill change that could determine whether AG Hill stays in office

March 2, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

The move comes in response to questions over whether Hill can remain as the state government’s top lawyer if his law license is suspended for disciplinary reasons.

Ed Feigenbaum: State’s longest-serving House speaker prepares to turn over gavel

February 28, 2020 | Ed Feigenbaum

House Speaker Brian Bosma is turning control over to Rep. Todd Huston, who isn’t wedded to policies of the past simply because they were justified when enacted and once worked.

Jennifer L. Ping: Indiana needs policies that support pregnant women

February 28, 2020 | Jennifer L. Ping

More women than ever are working and are the primary income earners for their families in Indiana.

Indiana lawmakers agree on tougher tobacco sales penalties

February 26, 2020 | Associated Press

Indiana lawmakers are poised to double the fines stores could face for selling smoking or vaping products to anyone younger than 21 years old.

Indiana Senate passes ban on holding cell phones while driving

February 26, 2020 | Lindsey Erdody

House Bill 1070, authored by Rep. Holli Sullivan, R-Evansville, would prohibit individuals from using a mobile device while driving unless using hands-free or voice-operated technology.

Indiana Republicans say law adequate despite school fraud

February 23, 2020 | Associated Press

Republicans who dominate the state Legislature have rejected complaints from Democrats that responsibility for the fraud by virtual schools rests with lax regulations dating from the 2011 GOP-driven state education overhaul.

State might move deaf, blind schools rather than spend big on aging properties

February 21, 2020 | Samm Quinn

The state’s separate deaf and blind schools need $100 million in upgrades over the next 20 years; state officials might start over with new buildings on a shared site.

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