Terre Haute lawmaker to propose sports betting legislation
Republican Rep. Alan Morrison's measure is sure to face opposition from the Indianapolis-based NCAA, which opposes all forms of sports gambling.
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Powerful state senator resigns to take D.C. law job
Republican Brandt Hershman, chairman of the Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee, says he will be joining Barnes & Thornburg’s Washington D.C. office.
Indiana Gov. Holcomb avoids discussing many hot-button issues
Since taking office nearly a year ago, Holcomb has ducked substantive policy questions about everything from abortion and gun rights legislation, to federal health care policy or whether Indiana convenience stores should be able to sell cold beer.
UPDATE: Officials predict change unlikely to Indiana’s cold beer law
Public opinion polling suggests the general public widely supports allowing convenience and big-box stores to sell cold—and not just warm—beer.
Hamilton to leave recycling group to focus on Legislature
Carey Hamilton said she will leave the group in March after being employed there for nearly a decade and growing the organization. She was elected as a representative to the Indiana Legislature in 2016.
Holcomb grants paid parental leave for state employees starting in 2018
Holcomb on Wednesday announced he signed an order providing up to four weeks of paid leave for parents after the birth of a newborn or adoption. The policy was part of Holcomb’s 2018 agenda.
Is marijuana debate at a tipping point?
A fight over whether Indiana should legalize medical marijuana seems all but inevitable now.
Holcomb, lawmakers try to crack the code on a convoluted workforce system
Gov. Eric Holcomb says his workforce plan won’t just replace existing bureaucracy with new bureaucracy. He said he wants to “make sure we’re getting folks at the local level not just around the table, but that they have both the flexibility and the funding” to make necessary changes.
Expected hot topics in the 2018 General Assembly
Lawmakers returning to the Statehouse in January for their 2018 session will face questions about alcohol, autonomous vehicles, hate crimes and more.
Panel’s support for cold beer sales falls short
Alcohol Code Revision Commission members were at odds over whether the sale of cold beer would allow for an increase in sales or would simply provide better service for customers. Others were adamant they needed more public input.
Indiana legislative staff adjust to changes in gun-carrying law
Hundreds of legislative employees can now carry handguns at the Indiana Statehouse and adjacent state office buildings, but with some limitations.
State looks down the road at autonomous vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb will ask lawmakers in 2018 to authorize the testing and operation of autonomous vehicles on Indiana roads.
GOP losses in Virginia buoy Indiana Democrats’ hopes
Democrats in Indiana wield little to no influence at the Statehouse but see recent electoral victories for Democrats in Virginia, Oklahoma and Georgia statehouses as welcoming signs ahead of the 2018 midterm election.
Indiana lawmakers return to Statehouse for Organization Day
Indiana lawmakers are returning to the Statehouse as they make preparations for the upcoming General Assembly.
House Democratic Leader Pelath to step down from top post
The Michigan City lawmaker said he also won’t seek reelection next year, although he plans to finish his term.
Fishers cries foul, claims tax formula benefits Carmel
Fishers leaders say the state’s formula for distributing income tax revenue to local entities is unfair, and they want changes.
Holcomb’s agenda for 2018 targets workforce issues, education, opioids
Gov. Eric Holcomb said there would be “no more stove-pipe approach,” referring to criticisms by some legislative leaders that the workforce development system is convoluted and divided into isolated silos.
Holcomb taking global approach to economic development
The governor helped persuade India-based outsourcing firm Infosys to establish offices in Indianapolis, got skeptical GOP lawmakers to fund a direct flight between Indianapolis and Paris, and signed an agreement to deepen economic ties with Japan.
Indiana Fiscal Policy Institute leader steps down after 8 years
John Ketzenberger, a longtime local journalist who has been credited for stabilizing the institute’s finances, is mum so far on his plans after leaving the post.
State manufacturers float relocation tax credit idea as tool to lure workers
The Indiana Manufacturers Association is also hoping the state will allow local governments to offer relocation tax incentives to build upon any that the state offers.