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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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