Indiana lawmakers put finishing touches on gun rights legislation
Law enforcement groups voiced serious concerns about the bill because license fees are a major source of funding for training, including active shooter response training.
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House, Senate agree on workforce changes, but critics say they don’t go far enough
The major change this year is to replace the existing State Workforce Innovation Council with a new board that legislative leaders hope will be smaller and more nimble.
Indiana Legislature approves bill toughening abortion rules
The Indiana Legislature on Wednesday sent a bill to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk that would require medical providers who treat women for complications arising from abortions to report detailed patient information to the state.
Software tax-exemption bill awaits governor’s signature
A bill that exempts “software as a service” from Indiana’s 7 percent sales tax is headed to the governor, who said he’ll gladly sign it.
Indiana Legislature poised to pass sexual harassment bill
The measure would require legislators to take at least one hour of training every year.
Indiana lawmakers back limits on short-term rental rules
Legislation limiting regulation of short-term rentals by local governments has been approved by Indiana lawmakers and is on its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb's desk.
Bill allowing ‘Dreamers’ to get licenses clears Indiana House
Young immigrants often referred to as "Dreamers" would no longer be prohibited from obtaining professional licenses under emergency legislation approved Monday.
Lawmakers backpedal on some gun legislation in wake of mass shooting
Gun-related legislation became a political football after a high-profile school shooting in Florida last month, with Republicans eliminating some efforts to loosen firearms laws and Democrats calling for more gun control.
Senate panel backs control shift on troubled Indiana schools
The state of Indiana would further insert itself into the management of local schools under a sweeping piece of legislation that was approved Thursday by a Senate panel.
UPDATE: Governor signs bill allowing Sunday carryout alcohol sales in Indiana
The law takes effect immediately, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big-box retailers.
Council calls special meeting to address spending $14.5M for road repair
A proposal, which will be voted on in committee Thursday with the intention of sending it to the full council on March 12, calls for spending $13 million remaining in the city’s rainy day.
Holcomb to sign Sunday alcohol sales bill Wednesday
The bill will take effect immediately after it’s signed, which means Sunday alcohol sales will be allowed beginning this weekend at liquor stores, pharmacies, convenience stores and big box retailers.
No professional licenses for Indiana ‘Dreamers’ without bill
Young immigrants commonly referred to as "Dreamers" will be shut out of jobs in Indiana unless emergency legislation is approved to override a new practice adopted by the state’s professional licensing agency
Committee chairman kills divisive payday lending bill
The bill called for the creation of a new type of payday loan that would have allowed for annual percentage rates of up to 222 percent.
House panel advances bill requiring high schools to offer computer science classes
The concept of requiring schools to offer computer science courses is part of Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2018 legislative agenda.
Payday lending bill faces uncertain fate in Indiana Senate
The Republican leader of the Indiana Senate says he is opposed to legislation to expand payday lending and allow for rates more than triple what is currently permitted under the state's criminal loansharking law.
Sunday booze sales coming to Indiana after Legislature OK
The measure will take effect months before initially anticipated. That's because the bill was tweaked last week to make it effective immediately after being signed, instead of July 1.
Bill aims to gather more education information on foster children
The Indiana Department of Education has very little data on how the 30,000 children in foster care perform in school. New legislation aims to change that.
Indiana gun-permit bill sees more scrutiny in wake of Florida shooting
Democrats objected to a proposal approved by an Indiana Senate committee Wednesday that would eliminate fees and make changes to the handgun licensing process.
Indiana House panel drops opt-in requirement for sex education
The new bill would require schools to make two attempts to notify parents of the sex education curriculum before the classes start, with a period of at least 45 days between the two attempts.