Outgoing Indiana Senate president gets major law firm job
Senate President Pro Tem David Long of Fort Wayne joined the Indianapolis-based law firm’s public affairs practice as a partner on Friday.
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Dems irked over Indiana tax changes made in special session
Democrats have argued it's a continuation of a trend pushed by the GOP in recent years to shift the tax burden from the wealthy onto the middle and working classes.
Mike Delph won primary despite opposition from business leaders, Republican elite
The incumbent state senator took nearly 58 percent of the vote in his contest with Corrie Meyer, a business owner and former executive director of the Carmel Redevelopment Commission.
Martinsville’s Rodric Bray to succeed David Long as leader of Indiana Senate
It took less than an hour for Republicans to elevate Bray from his position as Senate majority floor leader, although he won’t be officially elected president pro tem until November.
Indiana casinos want to offer sports betting but need state lawmakers’ OK
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that states can legalize sports betting. Indiana lawmakers will likely study the issue before their 2019 session.
Indiana House OKs school-safety funding as special session gets underway
A bill making an additional $5 million available for safety improvements was approved Monday morning by the Indiana House as the first major action taken during what's expected to be a one-day special session of the state General Assembly.
Indiana lawmakers returning for unfinished business
Indiana lawmakers will be back at the Statehouse on Monday for a special session called to take action on a handful of bills that were left in limbo in March.
Mike Delph defeats challenger Corrie Meyer in bitter state Senate race
Mike Delph’s district includes parts of northwestern Indianapolis, Zionsville and Carmel and is considered a safe Republican seat. Delph will take on Democrat J.D. Ford in the general election.
Groups sue over new state law that toughens abortion rules
The plaintiffs—Planned Parenthood of Indiana and Kentucky, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana—called the measure "a cruel intimidation tactic."
Governor announces special legislative session to begin May 14
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he wants lawmakers to focus on passing tax measures, a school safety funding bill and legislation that would help the struggling Muncie schools district.
Indiana House speaker Brian Bosma expects May 14 special session start
House Speaker Brian Bosma said he's confident the special session will be short and he is aiming to keep it to one day.
Maverick state senator facing threat in primary
Republican State Sen. Mike Delph, in office since 2005, is facing his first-ever primary challenger—former Carmel Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Corrie Meyer.
Law kicking in July 1 puts backers of $3M downtown fund on hot seat
Suddenly, Downtown Indy’s quest to create an economic improvement district in the Mile Square faces a major new obstacle.
Lawmaker sexual harassment bill signed into law
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a law Thursday requiring Indiana lawmakers to complete at least one hour of training a year intended to prevent sexual harassment.
Governor signs four laws combating Indiana’s opioid crisis
Like many states, Indiana has been struggling to contain the opioid epidemic, which has caused the number of overdose deaths to skyrocket and has led to a surge of children in foster care.
Sunday sales, software bills become law
Here is a rundown of key issues from the 2018 legislative session, and where they stand:
Without state fix, federal tax change could cost Indiana firms $100M
Indiana businesses and individual taxpayers might have double the work (and double the cost) to calculate their taxes next year if May’s special session fails to address the problem.
UPDATE: Governor signs Indiana workforce development bills
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed two workforce development bills on Wednesday that he believes will help Indiana tackle its shortage of trained workers. He also made personnel changes in conjunction with the new law.
Bosma, Long to donate money from special session
Democrats had challenged Republicans to donate the money after the GOP-led General Assembly failed to finish all its work before a deadline this month, forcing Gov. Eric Holcomb to call a special session.
Indiana Democrats call on GOP leaders to donate pay during special session
The move comes one day after Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered lawmakers to return to the Statehouse in May for a special session after Republican supermajorities failed to come to consensus on key bills before a March 14 deadline.