McConnell seeks to remove hemp from controlled substance list
The U.S. Senate's top leader said Monday he wants to bring hemp production back into the mainstream by introducing legislation to legalize the crop as an agricultural commodity.
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Doctors, store owners say they approve of Indiana cannabis oil law
Doctors said CBD has therapeutic benefits with little to no THC, the compound causing the high usually associated with marijuana use.
Governor signs four laws combating Indiana’s opioid crisis
Like many states, Indiana has been struggling to contain the opioid epidemic, which has caused the number of overdose deaths to skyrocket and has led to a surge of children in foster care.
Indiana governor signs bill letting ‘Dreamers’ get licenses
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed legislation to lift a prohibition on immigrants who were brought to the country illegally as children from obtaining state professional licenses.
Holcomb signs bill allowing Indiana sale of CBD oil
Cannabidiol, commonly referred to as CBD, is derived from marijuana and hemp and is believed to have therapeutic benefits, but it lacks the chemical compound in cannabis responsible for a euphoric high.
UPDATE: Governor signs Indiana workforce development bills
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed two workforce development bills on Wednesday that he believes will help Indiana tackle its shortage of trained workers. He also made personnel changes in conjunction with the new law.
Bosma, Long to donate money from special session
Democrats had challenged Republicans to donate the money after the GOP-led General Assembly failed to finish all its work before a deadline this month, forcing Gov. Eric Holcomb to call a special session.
Council proposes panel to study county road-funding needs
The announcement follows a unanimous City-County Council vote to approve $14.5 million in emergency funding to address potholes.
Lawmakers OK workforce system changes, despite complaints
Lawmakers said reforming the state’s muddled workforce development system was a top priority this session. Instead, they ended up bypassing bolder proposals and approving what some say are incremental, bureaucracy-laden changes.
Legislative rundown: Flurry of bills, but not all, advance on final day of session
The Indiana General Assembly's annual session came to a chaotic close as lawmakers blew past their midnight deadline to adjourn with major bills still in play.
Lawmakers don’t act to waive $50M fee in Caesars/Centaur deal
Las Vegas-based Caesars is arguing the costly transfer fee should not be applied to its $1.7 billion deal to acquire Indianapolis-based Centaur Gaming and its racinos in Anderson and Shelbyville.
House rejects GOP bill easing use of unproven drugs
The House rejected legislation Tuesday that would ease how experimental drugs are provided to people with terminal illnesses.
Several issues unresolved as General Assembly nears ending point
Still left to address is legislation involving school safety programs, professional licensing for young immigrants referred to as “Dreamers,” sex education, school takeovers, handgun fees and workforce development leadership.
Manufacturers fear state workforce bill could put $50M from feds at risk
A day away from the end of the state legislative session, the Indiana Manufacturers Association is urging lawmakers to scuttle a workforce development proposal that it contends could put federal funding in jeopardy.
Indiana lawmakers put finishing touches on gun rights legislation
Law enforcement groups voiced serious concerns about the bill because license fees are a major source of funding for training, including active shooter response training.
House, Senate agree on workforce changes, but critics say they don’t go far enough
The major change this year is to replace the existing State Workforce Innovation Council with a new board that legislative leaders hope will be smaller and more nimble.
Indiana Legislature approves bill toughening abortion rules
The Indiana Legislature on Wednesday sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk that would require medical providers who treat women for complications arising from abortions to report detailed patient information to the state.
Software tax-exemption bill awaits governor’s signature
A bill that exempts “software as a service” from Indiana’s 7 percent sales tax is headed to the governor, who said he’ll gladly sign it.
Indiana Legislature poised to pass sexual harassment bill
The measure would require legislators to take at least one hour of training every year.
Indiana lawmakers back limits on short-term rental rules
Legislation limiting regulation of short-term rentals by local governments has been approved by Indiana lawmakers and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk.