House vote expected on property tax caps
The Indiana House is expected to vote Monday on legislation aimed at amending limits on property tax bills into the state
constitution.
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New IDEM official lacks environmental background
An Iraqi war veteran is drawing scrutiny from environmental advocates who question whether his work experience is appropriate
to his new job as a top state environmental adviser.
Lawmakers consider changes to alcohol laws
The General Assembly plans to consider changes to Indiana’s alcohol laws this session, including proposals that would allow
microbreweries to sell takeout beer on Sundays and permit alcohol sales during voting hours on Election Day.
Outsiders as school superintendents
A change in rules for school administrators opens the door to people outside the traditional education establishment.
Bill would allow no-excuse absentee voting by mail
Proposed legislation that would allow Indiana voters to cast absentee ballots by mail without having an excuse such as being
out of town on Election Day cleared the Democrat-controlled House elections committee, but it could face hurdles in the Republican-led
Senate.
Indiana House advances property-tax cap legislation
A final vote on the legislation is expected Monday. If the House and Senate pass the same resolution this session, voters
would decide in November whether to put the tax limits into the constitution.
Bill could pave way for Indiana nuclear power plants
The word “nuclear” isn’t even mentioned, but Senate Bill 69 is a virtual launch code for reviving attempts
at commercial nuclear power in Indiana.
Doctors resume battle with Anthem, health insurers
Doctors are pushing again to strengthen their hands in contract negotiations with health insurers, especially market leader
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
Indiana House expected to consider property tax bill
The House could also advance a bill Thursday that would tighten lobbying and ethics rules in the General Assembly.
IU looks for ways to trim budget after state cuts
Indiana University must cut $58.9 million from its budget over the remainder of the state’s two-year budget cycle.
Indiana AG to review federal health care bill
Attorney General Greg Zoeller says he’ll look at the constitutionality of parts of the federal health care bill, including
the so-called Nebraska compromise.
Senate panel to consider riverboat casino changes
A state senator said his committee will consider legislation that would allow riverboat casinos on Lake Michigan and the Ohio
River to move inland in hopes of staving off new competition from neighboring states.
Bauer noncommittal on property tax caps
Indiana Democratic House Speaker Patrick Bauer isn’t predicting the fate of legislation that could lead to caps on property
tax bills being amended into the constitution.
Indiana lawmakers start session with bipartisan talk
Indiana General Assembly begins 2010 session with the usual pledges, but election-year politics and redistricting are likely
to complicate matters.
Again, on government reform
Assessing the odds for government reform in the General Assembly.
Indiana lawmakers set to get back to work
Property-tax caps, unemployment insurance, ethics top list of issues awaiting General Assembly.
Indiana lawmakers looking for cheap ways to impress
In an election year with a big reward—the potential to redraw political maps for the next decade—lawmakers are looking to impress voters.
Online list to show tax delinquent businesses
Tax-delinquent businesses will soon have a new incentive to pay their sales tax debts: public embarrassment.
Indiana pushes firms toward electric vehicles, but has few of its own
State government hasn’t put much money toward becoming a leader among states integrating hybrids
into their massive vehicle fleets.
Fairgrounds’ digital billboard is exception to county ban
Clear Channel Outdoor is building Marion County’s first full-size digital billboard along Fall Creek Parkway on the
grounds of the Indiana State Fair. The first message might as well be: Take that, Indianapolis!