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Indiana lawmakers pass ‘baby nukes’ bill, send it to governor

February 23, 2022 | John Russell

The Indiana General Assembly has overwhelmingly passed a bill that would allow electric utilities to build small modular reactors, a move that could pave the way for commercial nuclear power in the state for the first time.

Indiana State Police leader blasts GOP on gun permit repeal

February 24, 2022 | Associated Press

A proposal that could ultimately repeal Indiana’s handgun permit requirement remained alive in the Legislature on Thursday despite the objections of major law enforcement groups and officials, including the head of the State Police.

Sources: Biden to nominate Ketanji Brown Jackson for Supreme Court

February 25, 2022 | Associated Press

In Jackson, Biden delivers on a campaign promise to make the historic appointment and to further diversify a court that was made up entirely of white men for almost two centuries.

Bohanon & Curott: The response to Russia could lead to upheaval

February 25, 2022 | Cecil Bohanon / Special to IBJ and Nick Curott / Special to IBJ

After Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan, the USA hasn’t the political will to engage in another war.

New City-County Council committee to strike a greener path

February 25, 2022 | Leslie Bonilla Muñiz

The panel plans to focus first on urban forests and parklands, then recycling and solid waste, then equitable health and infrastructure investments.

Jim Merritt: Fighting crime is boring and complex … read on

February 25, 2022 | Jim Merritt

About all anyone can agree on is, we have a “broken system” that is failing Hoosiers. Some don’t trust it to keep violent criminals off the streets; others don’t trust it to treat people fairly if they are arrested.

Indiana legislators looking to decide about online lottery

February 27, 2022 | Associated Press

Indiana’s governor is supporting the Hoosier Lottery’s consideration of starting online games or ticket sales while state legislators are looking to have their say on whether those will be allowed.

Indiana House gives local officials more control in economic development bill

February 28, 2022 | Emily Ketterer

House Ways and Means Chairman Tim Brown, R-Crawfordsville, said the reworked Senate Bill 361 now does a lot more to ensure the involvement of local stakeholders in decisions made by the Indiana Economic Development Corp.

UPDATE: Justices wrestle with EPA power to curb carbon emissions

February 28, 2022 | Associated Press

The justices, in arguments Monday, are taking up an appeal from 19 mostly Republican-led states and coal companies over the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to limit carbon dioxide emissions from power plants.

Indiana’s ‘divisive concepts’ education bill dies in Senate

February 28, 2022 | Aleksandra Appleton, Chalkbeat Indiana

Speaking after the vote, Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray said some Republican lawmakers thought the bill created too much of a burden for educators, while others thought it didn’t go far enough.

Indiana GOP lawmaker apologizes for remark on Black students

February 28, 2022 | Associated Press

House Education Committee Chairman Bob Behning of Indianapolis made the remark last week when answering a question from another lawmaker about a bill that would make changes to the state’s academic standards for all students.

Watered-down vaccine mandate limits clear Senate, return to House for consideration

March 1, 2022 | Emily Ketterer

The Indiana Senate passed a watered-down version of the House Republicans’ bill to limit employer vaccine mandates, sending it back to the House where its future is cloudy.

Ukrainian American Rep. Spartz takes on leading role in GOP response to Russian invasion of her home country

March 1, 2022 | The Washington Post

On Tuesday night, she will be part of the group of lawmakers who will escort President Joe Biden into the House chamber for a State of the Union address that is expected to focus heavily on the conflict happening in her home country.

Indiana lawmakers send trans girls sports ban to governor

March 1, 2022 | Associated Press

Indiana lawmakers gave final approval Tuesday to a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity.

Biden pledges to make inflation battle his ‘top priority’

March 1, 2022 | The Washington Post

The president acknowledged that millions of Americans still face financial hardships, particularly as the cost of groceries, gasoline, cars and rents have skyrocketed in what has become the fastest period of inflation in four decades.

Open school board meetings bill heads to Indiana governor

March 2, 2022 | Associated Press

A bill that seeks to require public comment at school meetings advanced to the Indiana governor’s desk after lawmakers gave their final approval Wednesday.

White House unveils new COVID plan, says shutdowns, school closures unnecessary

March 3, 2022 | The Washington Post

The 96-page road map is part of a broader White House strategy to move the country from crisis footing and convince Americans that their lives can return to normal amid the president’s tanking approval ratings.

Holcomb makes stronger call for state lawmakers to pass tax cuts

March 3, 2022 | Emily Ketterer

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, in an opinion piece distributed to media outlets on Thursday, solidified his support for legislation that would provide state tax cuts—and went a step further by asking for an even deeper reduction in income taxes than proposed by House Republicans.

Biden seeks $10B for aid to Ukraine, $22.5B for coronavirus

March 3, 2022 | Associated Press

The Biden administration is seeking more funds to help protect Ukraine against the Russian invasion and to cover coronavirus pandemic-related expenses, two major additions to budget talks already underway.

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