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.
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State lawmakers take pass on bills aimed at wooing Amazon HQ2
Indiana lawmakers didn’t propose any measures aimed specifically at attracting Amazon’s second headquarters, nor did they pass two bills that might have enhanced central Indiana’s bid.
Indiana governor seeks $5 million boost to school security
Lawmakers allocated $10 million for the first two years of school security grants, but that funding was reduced in 2015 to $3.5 million a year under then-Gov. Mike Pence. He later added several million dollars back.
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.
State set to unleash new venture funding
The Hogsett administration and the City-County Council are weighing whether to kill a little-known organization that has quietly worked the past two decades on the redevelopment of key downtown projects.
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 Senate backs control shift on troubled schools
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill further reducing the power of the Gary school board while allowing Ball State University to take over Muncie's schools.
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.
Indiana House approves statewide school-safety audit
The measure passed Monday on a 96-0 vote. It comes in the wake of a Parkland, Florida, school shooting that left 17 dead.
Bill allowing ‘Dreamers’ to get licenses clears Indiana House
Young immigrants often referred to as "Dreamers" would no longer be prohibited from obtaining professional licenses under emergency legislation approved Monday.
Bill to lift Indianapolis-area ban on light rail goes off track
State Sen. Jim Merritt, R-Indianapolis, declined to call up House Bill 1080, which he sponsored in the Senate, for amendments on Monday afternoon before the Senate’s deadline.
Lawmakers backpedal on some gun legislation in wake of mass shooting
Gun-related legislation became a political football after a high-profile school shooting in Florida last month, with Republicans eliminating some efforts to loosen firearms laws and Democrats calling for more gun control.
Governor aims for more apprenticeships with new state office
The Office of Apprenticeship and Work-Based Learning is expected to work with the U.S. Department of Labor to expand apprenticeship opportunities throughout the state, especially in emerging industries, according to the executive order Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Thursday.
More concerns raised about Indiana’s child welfare agency
The Indiana Department of Child Services faces serious challenges, according to preliminary findings released in a report Thursday by a state consultant.
Senate panel backs control shift on troubled Indiana schools
The state of Indiana would further insert itself into the management of local schools under a sweeping piece of legislation that was approved Thursday by a Senate panel.
Legislature to weather an exodus of veterans by November
Twenty of the 150 members of the Indiana General Assembly have either resigned, announced intentions to leave, or are not seeking re-election this year.
Governor sees international travel as crucial piece of eco-devo strategy
Holcomb and his top economic development official, Commerce Secretary Jim Schellinger, traveled to 11 countries and 31 cities in 2017.
UPDATE: Governor signs bill allowing Sunday carryout alcohol sales in Indiana
The law takes effect immediately, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big-box retailers.