Study committee weighs HIV laws, funding for mental health in Indiana
Recommendations from the Republican-led summer study committee could result in proposed legislation during the next session in January.
Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Indiana’s special legislative session cost $240K
Lawmakers receive about $183 in per diem costs for each day the legislature is in session to cover meals and lodging, although they are not required to use the money for those purposes.
Study: Indiana’s growing refugee population needs language services, housing, job access
Researchers at IU’s Center for Research on Inclusion and Social Policy used interviews with local refugees and employees at refugee-serving agencies in Indiana to inform the report, which intends to identify service gaps and provide policy recommendations.
New statewide grant program to provide tutoring for low-income Hoosiers
The Indiana Learns program will provide qualifying families with up to $1,000 to spend on high-dosage tutoring for math and English/language arts, as well as approved out-of-school academic programs.
After two years of free lunches, many Indiana students will have to pay again
Federal child nutrition waivers were offered as a form of COVID-19 relief starting in March 2020, enabling school districts in Indiana and across the country to give out free lunches and breakfasts, regardless of family income. The program ended June 30.
Indiana GOP announces major change in Senate majority leadership
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, named Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, as the new majority floor leader of the Senate’s majority caucus, replacing Sen. Mark Messmer, R-Jasper.
Braun pushes for more spending on agriculture research, development
Indiana Sen. Mike Braun said increasing government spending on agriculture research should be a top priority for the federal government as lawmakers in Congress craft their ongoing response to food security issues.
Hoosiers could see mailed tax refund checks as early as next week
After a paper shortage delayed the first round of checks by several weeks, all paper needed for printing has now been received, meaning checks can start going out, said a spokesperson for the state auditor’s office.
Holcomb signs near-total abortion ban, to take effect Sept. 15
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law Friday less than an hour after the General Assembly recessed from its special session.
New amendment to abortion bill allows exception to protect health of mother
An Indiana House committee made significant changes Tuesday to the Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state.
Doctors, hospitals push back on Indiana abortion bill
Lawmakers in the Indiana House are scheduled to take up the measure in a day-long committee hearing Tuesday.
Longtime Indiana senator leaves Republican caucus amid abortion debates
Indiana Sen. Mike Young has resigned from the Republican caucus amid disagreements over the GOP approach to abortion-restricting legislation.
Indiana governor walks back comment on abortion bill
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday took back his previous statement that he expects to sign whatever abortion-restricting bill comes across his desk, but he struggled to articulate where specifically he stands on the incoming legislation.
Indiana farmers battle production cost spikes
Facing steep increases in food production costs, Indiana farmers warn that consumers are likely to see continued price jumps at stores later this year.
Indiana governor says no ‘red lines’ on possible abortion legislation
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday he’ll sign any abortion-restricting measures that make it to his desk during the upcoming special legislative session.
Indiana lawmakers to weigh THC regulations, marijuana decriminalization
While lawmakers said total marijuana decriminalization is on the table for debate during summer study meetings, they will also explore restrictions involving the sale of products like delta-8, including age requirements for purchasing.