House set to vote on right-to-work referendum
The vote comes out of a truce Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma and Democratic House Minority Leader Patrick Bauer negotiated to end Democratic boycotts.
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Indiana lawmakers ponder more for state fair victims
State lawmakers could provide an additional $4 million to victims of last summer's stage collapse at the Indiana State Fair.
Indiana House panel backs fines on access violators
A bill that would allow fines of up to $500 against government officials found to have blatantly violated the state's open meetings or open record laws has been endorsed 11-0 by an Indiana House committee.
State sentencing overhaul to take another year
Legislators stung last year by county prosecutors who opposed a sweeping plan to overhaul Indiana’s criminal sentencing scheme won’t push the issue this year. Sheriffs now are worried that an attempt to reduce crowding in state prisons could aggravate overpopulation in their jails.
Indiana Dems: Voters should decide right-to-work
House Democrats say they’ll continue stall tactics at the General Assembly unless they get a referendum to decide whether Indiana will become a right-to-work state.
Indiana county leaders worried over 911 funding
County officials across Indiana scrambling to find money to pay for 911 emergency services say they aren't confident of getting help from state legislators, who might be leery of boosting cellphone fees during an election year.
Natural resources foundation aims for $10M, 1 million trees
Leaders of the not-for-profit think the tree project will gain traction because people can participate with very small donations.
Indiana senator wants automatic tax refund revised
The Indiana Senate's lead budget writer says the state needs to save more money before it begins sending taxpayers automatic refund checks.
Indiana House schedules initial right-to-work vote
Indiana's House of Representatives has scheduled its first vote on divisive right-to-work legislation that has prompted stall tactics by Democrats through the first week of the 2012 legislative session.
Indiana House panel backs smoking-ban bill
The House health committee voted 9-3 in favor of the bill Wednesday after adding an exemption for retail tobacco shops. The bill would prohibit smoking in most public places and workplaces, including bars.
Indiana chief justice says court can help economy
Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard used his final speech to the Legislature on Wednesday to chart how far the state's judicial system has come during his 25 years heading the state's highest court.
Governor defends right-to-work in State of the State speech
Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels defended divisive right-to-work legislation that he only recently put his name behind, while asking House Democrats to end their boycott of the measure.
Indiana Senate backs tougher sex-trafficking law
The Indiana Senate has approved a bill to toughen penalties for sex trafficking, and supporters hope it will become law before football fans converge on Indianapolis for the Super Bowl in less than a month.
Attorney General asks high court to hear candidacy dispute
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller has asked the state Supreme Court to decide whether Charlie White can remain secretary of state.
Daniels gives more modest agenda to Indiana lawmakers
Gov. Mitch Daniels asked Indiana lawmakers on Tuesday to approve a statewide smoking ban and dedicate more money toward victims from last summer's state fair stage collapse during his final State of the State speech.
Bill would make eminent domain tougher for state colleges
An Indiana lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that would make it more expensive for state-supported universities to acquire land by eminent domain.
Daniels to give final State of the State speech
Though the governor is completing his second term, he says he won't be using the address to focus on his achievements in the job.
Right-to-work bill set for committee vote
An Indiana House panel is expected to OK the legislation, which brought hundreds of union protesters to the Statehouse and sparked a three-day boycott by Democrats.
Indiana reaches online sales tax deal with Amazon.com
Amazon.com will begin collecting Indiana's 7-percent sales tax from customers in 2014 under an agreement with the state announced Monday.
Top budget aide to Indiana governor steps down
Gov. Mitch Daniels' top budget official is stepping down after being part of the Indiana governor's administration since he took office seven years ago.