Lawrance returns to Chamber, to push for more road funding
Mark Lawrance spent 14 years at the Indiana Chamber of Commerce before heading to the Indiana University Public Policy Institute two years ago. Now he’s back at the Chamber in a new role.
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State unemployment fund pays back $250M loan
The trust fund—which is used to pay benefits to out-of-work Hoosiers—reimbursed the state for a loan that saved businesses from paying more than $327 million in penalties to the federal government.
Pence argues email privacy ruling should apply to him, too
Gov. Mike Pence is using a recent Indiana Supreme Court decision over lawmaker emails to argue that he should not be required to release documents that have been deemed by law to be public records.
New law paves way for Indiana to fully embrace telemedicine
On July 1, Indiana will join 46 states in allowing physicians to write prescriptions after talking to patients on their laptops or smartphones, with no office visit required.
Abortion supporters criticize Pence at Statehouse rally
Some of the hundreds of abortion rights supporters who attended Saturday's rally waved signs reading "Fire Mike Pence." Speakers took turns criticizing the new anti-abortion law, which bans abortions sought because of fetal genetic abnormalities.
Meth law opens door for fledgling drugmaker
A small manufacturer angling to pick up more business in Indiana makes cold and allergy medicine resistant to being abused by methamphetamine makers.
Special prosecutor probes donations by Monarch Beverage affiliate
At issue is whether more than $1.47 million in campaign donations by Monarch affiliate Vision Concepts LLC illegally circumvented a state law limiting corporate campaign contributions.
Indiana’s new fantasy-sports law could hurt smaller firms
Gov. Mike Pence last week signed a bill regulating fantasy sports that charges companies a one-time licensing fee of $50,000 with a $5,000 annual renewal fee.
Pence vetoes ‘no more stringent than’ IDEM rule bill
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence on Thursday vetoed a bill that would have prevented or delayed state environmental officials from making stricter regulations than federal law.
Indiana governor signs bill eliminating unpopular ISTEP
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed the measure into law Tuesday during an assembly at Eagle Elementary School in Zionsville.
Pence signs police body camera video regulation bill
The law signed Monday will allow police to withhold video under some circumstances.
Pence signs anti-methamphetamine proposals into law
Pharmacists in Indiana will be able to limit how much cold medicine customers can buy under a measure Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed into law Monday.
Pence concerned about college crime-reporting bill
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence said Monday that his “strong bias for the public’s right to know” will weigh heavily as he decides whether to veto a measure that would shelter police departments at Notre Dame and 10 other Indiana private colleges.
Pence faces tough decision over campus police records bill
Gov. Mike Pence has a government transparency dilemma on his hands after an Indiana Court of Appeals decision.
Locals face tax decisions for roads funding
Cities and counties are set to receive millions of dollars for their road and street projects, but elected officials must decide whether to raise local vehicle taxes to keep the dollars flowing.
Wrap up: Lawmakers debate LGBT rights, meth and more
Here’s a summary of the outcome of major legislation in the 2016 General Assembly.
Lawmakers OK agricultural property tax relief bill
Farmers will get property tax relief under a bill approved Thursday that shifts a potential burden of about $136 million onto other taxpayers over the first three years.
Lawmakers punt judge-selection bill to next year
Indiana lawmakers were unable to come to an agreement on a new process to select Marion County Superior Court judges before the end this year’s session. A federal appeals court has ruled the current system unconstitutional.
Political outsider Scott Willis seeks to oust veteran Kenley
Westfield resident Scott Willis says it’s not an ideal time for him to be running for an Indiana Senate seat. But after he spent time in the fall canvassing the 20th district, he decided he couldn’t keep waiting to see if six-term Republican Sen. Luke Kenley would retire.
Sen. Kenley holds sway over what’s funded—and what isn’t
Kenley, a former grocery store owner who was first elected in 1992, said he is running for office again because he wants to work on a long-term funding solution for shoring up Indiana’s roads and infrastructure.