House passes bill making Healthy Indiana plan permanent
The Indiana House has approved a bill that would codify into law Gov. Mike Pence's statewide expansion of Medicaid under President Barack Obama's signature health care overhaul.
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Teacher-pay bill dies on sidelines in Indiana House
Indiana House lawmakers on Thursday effectively killed a proposal that would have diminished the power of teachers unions amid an intense backlash from labor leaders and opposition from within the GOP.
Senate approves bill that could reinvigorate Dunes deal
The Senate passed the measure 33-17 one day after a group of environmentalists delivered to Gov. Mike Pence's office petitions bearing roughly 10,000 signatures from people opposed to the project.
Senate approves dozens of bills as deadline looms
The Indiana Senate on Tuesday cleared out the last of the measures it had on the calendar. The details of other more contentious bills will be negotiated between House and Senate leaders in the coming days in the hopes of reaching agreement.
Indiana House passes two bills to curb meth
Two measures aimed at to reducing methamphetamine production in Indiana are on their way to the governor's desk after receiving approval from the full House.
High-fenced hunting regulations head to governor
Senate Bill 109 would give oversight of nearly 400 privately owned deer farms and seven preserves to the Board of Animal Health. The board would have control over all records and requirements.
Lawmakers still debating long-term vs. short-term road money
A Senate committee stripped tax increases out of a road funding bill, but the House speaker says the legislature needs to look beyond just the next election.
Teacher pay legislation opposed by unions faces uncertain fate
One proposal that would give school districts authority to negotiate higher pay with individual teachers faces an uncertain fate after the Republican Senate leader pronounced it dead Thursday. Another measure is still alive in the House.
UPDATE: Proposal to raise payday lending rates fails
The proposed amendment would have made it legal for payday companies to offer six-month loans of up to $1,000 at an annual interest rate of 180 percent.
UPDATE: Lawmakers back down on direct auto sales ban
Tesla Motors Inc. prevailed Thursday in Indiana, where lawmakers sidelined a bill that would have kicked the company out of the state unless it establishes dealerships.
Lawmakers overhaul fantasy sports regulation bill
An amendment approved by a house panel puts the Indiana Gaming Commission in charge of regulating the games and jacks up operator licensing fees.
Lawmakers send gender-neutral bill to governor
Legislators have approved replacing all the male pronouns in laws describing the duties of Indiana's statewide officeholders with gender-neutral terms.
Tesla battles General Motors over right to sell cars in Indiana
Tesla Motors Inc., which has long skirmished with auto dealers over its practice of selling cars directly to consumers, has accused General Motors Co. of being the driving force behind a bill to kick Tesla out of Indiana.
Police video bill clears Indiana Senate committee
Law enforcement agencies in Indiana would be able to withhold body camera video recordings from the public under a measure that has cleared a state Senate committee.
Panel approves bill to punish meth, heroin dealers
Meth and heroin dealers in Indiana will face harsher penalties if they are convicted and have a criminal history under a bill passed by a state Senate panel Tuesday.
Senate passes bill calling for ISTEP study panel
A measure passed on a 38-10 vote would create a 22-member panel to "study alternatives to the ISTEP" and "make recommendations for replacing" the test.
Bill banning local plastic bag restrictions passes Senate
The Indiana Senate has approved a measure banning local governments from taxing or restricting the use of disposable plastic bags by retailers, including grocery stores.
Adoption records bill heads to governor’s desk
A bill long sought by Hoosiers who were adopted between 1941 and 1994 and denied their birth records passed the Indiana General Assembly on Monday and awaits the signature of Gov. Mike Pence.
Indiana teacher pay bill advancing despite criticism
Many school district administrators and Indiana's teachers unions are arguing against a legislative proposal that would give districts the authority to negotiate higher pay with individual teachers.
Lawmakers concerned about judicial diversity if ‘merit’ bill passes
A “merit selection” system has been proposed for choosing Marion Superior Court judges. But some Democrats say it would disenfranchise voters and limit diversity on the bench.