MCCSC Seeks More Preschool Funding Through Grants
Preschool is not mandated in Indiana and funding for individual corporation programming can be hard to find.
View ArticleHouse Speaker Bosma: Haiti Trips Inform Assembly Leadership
Indiana Speaker of the House Brian Bosma recently returned from a mission trip to Haiti - the second year in a row he’s visited the impoverished island nation.
View ArticleState Legislature Committee Discussing Right To Work
Study Committee Chair Phil Boots said the committee will likely invite public testimony at a later meeting.
View ArticlePunishment For Property Crimes Under Evaluation
One recommendation the Commission approved lowers theft from a felony to a misdemeanor if the value of the items stolen is less than $750.
View ArticleI-465 Renamed In Honor Of USS Indianapolis
Indiana state officials and survivors of the ship's sinking were on hand for the ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday.
View ArticleNon-Contested City Races No Longer To Appear On Ballots
According to the Secretary of State’s office, that means a cost savings for towns like Ellettsville and Stinesville.
View ArticleIndiana House Speaker Calls For Hinkle’s Resignation
Brian Bosma already has begun removing the six-term Republican from committee leadership posts.
View ArticleBennett Wants Shorter Window Of Failure For School Takeover
Bennett wants the failure window shrunk from six years to four.
View ArticleLawmakers Want To Stop Benefits Card Use At Strip Clubs
Legislators will consider a bill next year to ban the use of Electronic Balance Transfer cards at strip clubs.
View ArticleLawmakers Push To Reform Trafficking Laws Pre-Super Bowl
Legislators expect to move quickly to plug a loophole in Indiana prostitution laws before the Super Bowl.
View ArticleIndiana Retail Council Attacks Amazon Price Check App
A smartphone app is the latest front in the battle over collecting online sales taxes.
View ArticleEconomists: State To Get Back Jobs Lost To Recession By 2015
Economic advisors tell the State Budget Committee both the Indiana and U.S. economies will grow over the next couple of years, but that growth will be slow.
View ArticleCommittee Recommends Reducing Occupation Regulations
Committee Chairman John Graham says the recommendations are aimed at cost-cutting and government efficiency as ordered by state lawmakers last year.
View ArticleFines For Absent House Lawmakers Could Start Wednesday
House Democrats were once again absent from the floor Tuesday.
View ArticleGoodnight: Right-to-work A “Heart Attack” Unions Must Use
Kokomo Mayor Greg Goodnight says the bill is a wake-up call of sorts for unions, who must adapt to any changes it brings.
View ArticleSenate Bill Would Scrap Mandatory University Retirements
A bill under consideration during this year’s legislative session could put an end to universities forcing retirement on their senior employees.
View ArticleLugar Among Several Candidates Facing Ballot Challenge
Indiana Senator Richard Lugar is among 12 candidates facing challenges to their right to appear on Indiana‘s primary ballot.
View ArticleLegislature In No Hurry To Address Residency Rules
The residency issue has come up in a number of recent, high-profile campaigns.
View ArticleHearings Wednesday On Effectiveness Of New Stage Regulations
A legislative study committee begins work this week to establish more permanent regulations to help prevent another tragedy like the State Fair stage collapse.
View ArticleReport: Counties Should Consider Raising Local Income Taxes
A study shows LOIT funding is helping pay for local government operations in Indiana but likely confusing the taxpayers who contribute to it.
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