Governor vetoes transparency bill over records fee
A bill that would have allowed government agencies to charge private citizens for public research requests will not go into effect this year.
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Pence passes law to address vacant housing
City officials in Indianapolis are applauding a vacant housing law signed by Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, despite the fact that it won't let municipalities hold banks responsible for upkeep on so-called “zombie homes.”
Northwest Indiana lawmaker to run for governor in 2016
State Sen. Karen Tallian, a Democrat from Ogden Dunes, said Indiana voters deserve better than a rerun of 2012, when Republican Gov. Mike Pence defeated Democrat John Gregg, a former Indiana House speaker.
Savings from Indiana energy-efficiency law could be small
A new law aimed at decreasing energy usage in Indiana might not save consumers money as advertised and could leave the state at risk of violating federal emissions rules, environmentalists say.
New law imposes 3-year ban on building nursing homes
Gov. Mike Pence announced Friday he would let the bill become law without his signature despite his concerns about restricting free-market principles.
Bill allowing on-land moves by riverboats to become law
Indiana’s riverboat casinos will be allowed to build new on-land facilities under a bill that Gov. Mike Pence will allow to become law without his signature. But Pence vetoed a bill that would have allowed online betting on horses.
Pence signs board bill, other education legislation
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed education bills Thursday that will revamp the State Board of Education, speed up state intervention into failing schools and give teachers more flexibility to experiment in the classroom.
Indiana launches revamped government website
The Indiana Office of Technology announced Thursday that IN.gov has been revamped to provide better service for mobile users.
Pence signs $31 billion, two-year budget bill
The bill means $460 million more for public schools and private school vouchers, plus another $20 million in extra funding for charter schools.
Pence set to sign $31 billion Indiana budget plan
The new two-year state spending plan was approved by the General Assembly last week. Slightly more than half of the $31 billion budget goes toward K-12 education, with funding going up 2.3 percent each year.
Utility energy-efficiency bill signed into Indiana law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence approved a measure Wednesday to allow major utility companies to develop their own efficiency programs and charge customers to implement them.
Pence signs bill repealing Indiana construction wage law
Local boards will no longer set minimum wages for public construction projects in Indiana under a law signed Wednesday by Gov. Mike Pence.
Pence set to sign bill for regional development program
A new state grant program aimed at encouraging Indiana counties and cities to collaborate on regional development projects is set to be signed into law by Gov. Mike Pence on Wednesday.
Volunteer doctors, nurses get civil immunity under new law
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill into law on Tuesday that gives civil immunity to volunteer health care providers.
New law lets companies give hiring preferences to vets
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill into law that lets companies give preference to veterans in hiring or promoting workers.
Indiana lawmakers could meet in June for technical session
The House and Senate set June 8 as the technical session meeting date before adjourning last week for the 2015 legislative session.
Pence signs bill loosening Indiana rules on wine sales
Supporters of the change say it will boost Indiana wineries and give wine consumers more choices. Sponsors say 41 other states currently have similar rules on wine shipments.
Legislation protects county assessments on big-box stores
A new measure on the taxation of big-box stores is expected to help Indiana counties avoid fiscal disaster, but national retailers aren’t happy about it.
Religious freedom turmoil likely to spill into next year
Legislative Democrats say they plan to push next year to add nondiscrimination protections based on sexual orientation and gender identity to the Indiana civil-rights law covering education, employment, public accommodations and housing.
K-12 schools prepare for funding boosts, cuts in new budget
As Indiana’s fast-growing suburban districts breathe a sigh of relief with more funding on the way, many urban and rural districts are bracing for drastic cuts under the state’s new budget and experts say there might not be a middle ground between the two.