Indiana lawmakers pump brakes on proposal to raise speed limit
A House roads committee on Tuesday did move long-sought legislation allowing jurors to know when someone in a car crash wasn’t wearing a seat belt.
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Republican lawmakers advance new attempt to limit Indiana governor’s executive powers
Senate Bill 234, removes a Hoosier governor’s ability to extend a state of disaster emergency after 30 days—or declare a new emergency—unless it is “wholly unrelated” to the first one.
Irvington businesses switch stance on Blue Line bill after public backlash
After initially voicing their opposition to IndyGo’s plans to construct a dedicated bus line along Washington Street for the Blue Line, three Irvington business owners are changing their tune.
State lawmakers advance bill to overturn local pet store regulations
The bill would void ordinances that affect retail dog sales in 21 Indiana municipalities, including Indianapolis, Carmel and Bloomington.
Assessed value boom in Indiana drives jump in maximum levy appeals
Indiana’s local units of governments increasingly seek reviews that could mean more funding.
Local leaders tour Singapore for White River inspiration
A 26-person contingent comprising state and city officials, not-for-profit leaders and business executives traveled to the tiny city-state Nov. 14-17 to study how the nation has developed land along its waterfront.
Indiana senator eyes 2025 for ‘school choice’ overhaul
A top GOP state senator wants to completely overhaul Indiana’s private school vouchers with a grant program that would allow all Hoosier families—regardless of income—to choose where their students get educated.
Governor leading trade delegation to Canada
During the trip, the delegation will will meet with provincial officials, including Premier of Ontario Doug Ford as well as visit the Darlington Nuclear Generating Station.
Move away from coal could be slowed under Indiana bill
State Rep. Cindy Ledbetter introduced the bill this month, saying utilities are moving too fast to retire and replace generating capacity that might be needed as demand for electricity grows.
Indiana bill calls for creation of tourism improvement districts
Under the bill, funds raised through the district could be used for capital investments in the geographic area outlined in the district or to support marketing efforts aimed at attracting more visitors to the area.
Indiana lawmakers advance bill to hold back more third graders who don’t pass reading test
Senate Bill 1 would reinforce the state’s policy of holding back students who fail the state’s reading test, while also requiring schools to identify and give remediation to those who are at risk of not passing the exam.
Coalition touts bills to improve consumer lending in Indiana
Hoosiers for Responsible Lending on Wednesday hosted a press conference lauding two pieces of legislation at the Statehouse that they said would significantly improve consumer lending policy in Indiana.
Indiana Senate panel advances bill loosening medical prior authorizations
The bill would would prohibit health insurers from requiring prior authorization for routine medical services, federally approved prescription drugs, emergency health care and other services.
Bill seeks to help local governments define decorum for public meetings
House Bill 1338, which lets municipalities define decorum and protect intervening law enforcement, passed out of the House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee unanimously and moved to the full House.
Bills to regulate large water withdrawals in Indiana face uncertain fate
The legislation comes in response to a state proposal to withdraw as much as 100 million gallons of water per day from aquifers connected to the Wabash River for the LEAP Research & Innovation District in Boone County.
Indiana lawmakers seem unlikely to tackle school consolidation in 2024 session
A new statewide report is fueling discussions about consolidating Indiana’s smallest school districts, but state lawmakers continue to lack an appetite for action—at least for now.
Trying on a future career: Lawmakers look to refine apprenticeship program
Lawmakers are already looking to make changes in a law they passed a year ago meant to boost apprenticeships and work-based learning opportunities.
Brad Chambers brings business acumen to GOP bid for governor
But in a race that has five competitive candidates for the Republican nomination for governor, being a recognizable figure can be just as important as financial prowess, and Chambers has some ground to make up in the recognition category.
Statehouse Democrats’ agenda targets child care, drug prices, more
Indiana Statehouse Democrats from both the Senate and House came together Thursday afternoon to release a bicameral agenda, which they said underlined their commitment to big-ticket issues even in a short session.
Indiana lawmakers move forward with bill to ban antisemitism in public education settings
Critics of the proposal maintain it limits free speech and conflates criticism of a foreign government with anti-Jewish rhetoric.