Northwest Indiana lawmakers push pro sports team bill
A group of state lawmakers dreaming of bringing a professional sports team to northwestern Indiana is pushing a bill that would create a panel tasked with pursuing that goal.
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LGBT rights advocacy group to host meetings statewide
Freedom Indiana will advocate for the changes when they are debated during the upcoming legislative session.
Sons’ struggles fuel state rep’s battle against heroin use
Rep. Cindy Ziemke said she is going public about her family's odyssey because the state's growing heroin problem is such an important issue. The General Assembly will consider legislative solutions during its upcoming session.
Lawmakers hope for momentum on program to help avoid layoffs
Nearly 30 states have “work-share” programs that pay partial unemployment benefits when employers need to reduce workers’ hours. The idea has gone nowhere with Indiana lawmakers, but the next legislative session could be different.
Lack of Indiana exotic animal regulations raising concerns
The state Department of Natural Resources stopped issuing permits for wild animals and regulating their ownership following the February ruling that said it didn’t have the authority to manage such legally owned animals.
UPDATE: Senate Republicans unveil draft of LGBT rights bill
The proposal comes as a new poll finds that most Indiana voters support adding sexual orientation and gender identity to Indiana’s civil rights law.
Bosma backs proposal to require pseudoephedrine prescription
Bosma’s support could give the proposal its first real life in the General Assembly, which has for years eschewed prescription proposals in favor of laws that require pharmacies to track the people who purchase drugs containing pseudoephedrine, one of the ingredients that can be used to make meth.
GOP leader says social conservative will sponsor LGBT bill
Republican leader David Long refused to give details about what the proposal will entail other than stating that Sen. Travis Holdman, R-Markle, is drafting the measure, which will be heard when the Legislature meets in January.
Lawmakers grappling with state road-funding strategy
The key question is what the Indiana Legislature can do in a short or non-budget-making session, which will convene in January.
GOP Senate leader: Bill will address LGBT rights, religious freedom
An Indiana legislative leader assured business leaders Monday that Senate Republicans plan to introduce a bill that will address both civil rights for the LGBT community and religious freedom.
Attendance dip isn’t deterring Indy Eleven from seeking new stadium
Indy Eleven General Manager Peter Wilt isn’t too worried about the team’s 6.3 percent attendance drop this year, because of gains in sponsorship, food and beverage sales, and soccer-camp revenue.
State’s 200th birthday bash next year expected to boost tourism statewide
Leaders hope projects planned for Indiana’s bicentennial celebration—including a new state park inn, a downtown Indianapolis art plaza and hundreds of smaller efforts statewide—will leave a big impact on future generations.
Republican officials elect replacement for McMillin
Republican Party officials have picked a southeastern Indiana county councilman as the replacement for the former Indiana House majority leader who abruptly resigned last month.
Lawmakers may spoil fantasy sports party
State and federal lawmakers are taking a serious look at the legality of the services of fantasy football goliaths DraftKings and FanDuel—a move that could put the companies out of business in Indiana and other states.
House GOP stands by choice of leader who stepped down
Speaker Brian Bosma said Republicans knew of the issues surrounding Rep. Jud McMillin when they elevated him to the chamber's No. 2 post last November, but were satisfied he had addressed them.
Governor seeks LGBT compromise that keeps state out of spotlight
Behind closed doors, Gov. Mike Pence and a close group of advisers are searching for a solution to a controversy that could threaten his re-election.
McMillin on Facebook after resignation: ‘I make mistakes’
The Republican lawmaker resigned from the Indiana House on Tuesday after a sexually explicit video was discovered on his mobile phone. He said Wednesday on Facebook that he’s encountered support and hatred for his actions.
McMillin resigns from Indiana House over sex video
A sexually explicit video was discovered on Rep. Jud McMillin’s phone, leading him to resign, sources told IBJ.
Industrial power users fighting to get off grid
Indiana’s manufacturers and municipal utilities are preparing to wage a battle with investor-owned power companies in their desire to get a handle on rising electricity costs.
RFRA champion Schneider won’t seek re-election to Senate
The fiscal and social conservative said he needs to leave the Senate to help manage the rapid growth of his family's business, Mister Ice of Indianapolis.