Indiana vaping tax bill faces uncertain future this session
Before the bill was voted on in the Senate, legislators approved an amendment that could send the legislation to a summer study committee without imposing a tax this year.
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Medicare chief Verma uses forecast as warning for expand-it-to-all plans
The Trump administration’s top Medicare official used an annual report on the program’s fiscal outlook to attack proposals by some Democrats to expand government health-care coverage to all Americans.
Latest version of gambling bill brings back mobile sports betting
The updated legislation also would decrease the fee that the owner of the two casinos in Gary would have to pay in order to move a casino from Lake Michigan to a more convenient interstate location.
Buttigieg scrambles to turn 2020 buzz into momentum
There is an increasing urgency, inside and outside of the Pete Buttigieg’s campaign, that his moment may pass if he doesn’t take swift action to build a national organization capable of harnessing the energy he’ll need to sustain his recent surge in popularity.
School money, gambling decisions near for Indiana lawmakers
Lawmakers could wrap up the session as early as Wednesday but negotiations on the new two-year state budget and other issues could delay completion of its business until as late as April 29.
Developer accused of unprofessional conduct ahead of city hearing on bond funding
The developer of two mixed-use projects south of Massachusetts Avenue downtown has been accused of harassing opponents. They’re asking city officials to deny his request for $7 million in financing due to his actions and temperament.
Unemployment ticks up in March as state labor force grows
Indiana’s labor-force participation rate rose from 65.2% to 65.3% in March, remaining ahead of the national rate of 63.2%.
Four Indiana regions chosen as Stellar Communities finalists
This year’s 2019 Stellar Communities Program designations will be announced Dec. 5. Last year, two regions were selected to receive state grants of at least $6.5 million each.
McConnell proposes national minimum age of 21 for tobacco
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Thursday his bill will cover all tobacco products, including vaping devices.
State Rep. Frizzell announces June retirement
State Rep. Dave Frizzell, R-Indianapolis, has represented House District 93, which includes portions of Johnson and Marion counties, since 1992.
Trump tried to seize control of Mueller probe, report says
Public at last, special counsel Robert Mueller's report reveals that President Donald Trump had tried to seize control of the Russia probe and force Mueller’s removal. But Mueller said he could not conclusively determine that Trump had committed criminal obstruction of justice.
Bosma recuses himself from votes on gambling bill over business deal
The leader of the Indiana House said he plans to skip votes on a major gambling-related bill after a casino investor arranged a local government contract for his law firm.
Amtrak supporters appeal for funding for Hoosier State line
Supporters of Amtrak’s Indianapolis-to-Chicago service, including Sen. Ron Alting, R-Lafayette, rallied at the Statehouse on Wednesday to make a last-ditch appeal for the funding.
Indiana budget increases could be pinched by slower tax growth
Indiana schools aren't being promised much additional money after the latest projections showing slower growth in state tax collections.
Indiana teachers push lawmakers for more money for schools
Some Indiana teachers don't believe the latest Republican-backed state budget plan does enough to support public schools—and legislative leaders are warning that they might even be faced with tightening up that spending proposal.
Indiana Senate sends sperm-misuse legislation to governor
The Indiana Senate gave final approval Tuesday to a bill allowing felony charges in cases of deception involving human sperm, eggs or embryos.
Carmel mayoral debate focuses on city’s debt, spending
A Carmel mayoral debate Tuesday night mostly focused on the city’s debt load and the administration’s spending, with Mayor Jim Brainard at one point handing his opponent a $10 bill in an attempt to prove a point.
Indiana Senate approves $34.6B budget with slightly more education funding
The Indiana Senate approved its two-year state budget proposal Tuesday morning, setting up final budget negotiations between both chambers as lawmakers close out the last two weeks of this year’s General Assembly.
Controversial payday lending bill dies in House without vote
On the last day for bills to pass out of the Indiana House, the sponsor for Senate Bill 613—Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne—declined to call it for a vote.
Massive gambling bill sails through Indiana House
Senate Bill 552 would legalize sports wagering, permit a Gary casino to relocate from Lake Michigan to a more convenient interstate location and allow a new casino in Terre Haute.