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.
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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.
Legislation provides CIB badly needed cash infusion
Legislation that will help fund a renovation of Bankers Life Fieldhouse will do much more: It will bail out the Capital Improvement Board, which is headed for insolvency without the additional revenue.
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.
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.
Motorists pursue damages from Indiana due to I-69 potholes
The problematic stretch of highway extends between mile markers 219 in Pendleton and 234 in Daleville.
Inspector finds mismanagement at Indiana’s veterans affairs
However, the inspector general did not find sufficient evidence to support charges against current or former employees, in part due to the agency’s shoddy record-keeping.
Quick take: Six things to know about the proposed Pacers deal
Here’s a breakdown of the 158-page agreement that the CIB was considering Friday morning.
Indiana Senate panel backs 20% tax on e-cigarette liquids
The vote came after the committee adopted a tax on the price of the vaping liquid, rather than a 4 cents per-milliliter tax that was backed by the House in February.
Indiana House defeats proposed moratorium on new power plants
The House voted 53-38 Thursday to strip language that would have prohibited the state from approving new power plants for two years, a move widely seen as delaying construction of renewable energy projects.
UPDATE: CIB approves Pacers deal to fund $360M renovation, expansion of Bankers Life Fieldhouse
The agreement between city officials and the NBA team provides nearly $800 million in tax revenue to the Pacers over the life of the 25-year deal.
UPDATE: New Senate budget plan gives slight school funding boost
A new state budget plan would send some more money to Indiana schools but at a level short of what advocacy groups say is needed for meaningful teacher pay raises.
Hate-crime outcome leaves execs ambivalent
An army of high-profile business leaders wanted the General Assembly to pass what they called a comprehensive hate crimes law, but the effort fell short. What went wrong?
Indiana might be underestimating number of students in foster care, advocates say
In Indiana, the number of foster children rose 60 percent between 2012 and 2016—the second-steepest climb in the nation, according to federal data.
Amendment to payday loan bill unable to calm community advocates
Even after lawmakers worked hours overnight to craft an amendment to a controversial bill regulating payday and subprime loans, opponents remained frustrated.