Legislators taking time to investigate
Interim study committees are credited with enabling the Indiana General Assembly to thoughtfully review issues.
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Lugar: I paid the price for support of Obama picks
Former Indiana Sen. Richard G. Lugar told members of the federal judiciary May 6 that his support of President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court appointees, opposed by many in his party, may have carried the greatest political cost of any decisions during his 36 years in the Senate.
Attorney General touts consumer bills passed in 2013 legislative session
Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller applauded the Legislature on the number of bills it passed this session which, he said, support law enforcement as well as serve and protect the state’s residents.
Lugar: Votes for Obama Supreme Court nominees carried heavy cost
Former Indiana Sen. Richard G. Lugar told members of the federal judiciary Monday that his support of President Barack Obama’s Supreme Court appointees, opposed by many in his party, may have carried the greatest political cost of any decisions during his 36 years in the Senate.
General Assembly votes on expungement and constitutional convention bills
Hoosiers with criminal records might soon be able to erase their past.
Vouchers validated, program scope at issue
The recent Indiana Supreme Court ruling affirming school choice renews Statehouse fight over vouchers.
General Assembly enters final weeks with full schedule
Indiana’s biennial budget is eligible to receive a second reading in the Senate Monday as the Indiana General Assembly enters the final weeks of its regular session.
Refiguring workers’ comp in Indiana
A House bill looks to raise worker benefits, causing a tug-of-war over hospital reimbursement.
Indiana Senate president pro tem pushes for Constitutional Convention
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long admits his effort to convene a state-driven Constitutional Convention will be a struggle.
Will small claims court stay or will it go?
Marion County’s busiest docket is at the center of a judge-trustee tug-of-war over location.
Marriage amendment vote put off until 2014
Indiana legislators have decided to hold off on pursuing this session an amendment to the state constitution defining marriage between a man and woman, citing the pending cases on the topic before the U.S. Supreme Court.
U.S. Supreme Court decision ignited grassroots effort to amend the Constitution
In the fight over corporate influence in politics, one group is hoping the voice of the people can trump the allure of money.
Debate over health care expansion heating up
Since hospitals are seeing cuts in Medicare, they’re asking the Indiana Legislature to enlarge the Medicaid program.
Democrats’ walkout leads to another ‘fines’ mess
Before the Indiana General Assembly convened Jan. 7, some unfinished business was debated in the Statehouse: whether Republican House leaders went too far in seizing fines from Democrats who walked out of the Legislature in 2011 and 2012.
Protecting students from the worst
An increased focus on school safety is expected in Indiana Legislature this session.
Round 2 for hunting and marriage amendments
Although changing the Indiana Constitution is not easy, attempts to amend are common and the 2013 session of the Indiana General Assembly could see two proposed amendments come to the floor for a second vote. One amendment would protect Hoosiers’ right to hunt while the other would restrict their right to marry.
Zoeller takes oath for second term
Attorney General Greg Zoeller took the oath of office on Monday, officially beginning his second term.
Drought fuels renewed drive for a statewide water policy
The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is finding that there is nothing quite like a dry, arid, hot summer to spark people’s interest in water.
Lawmakers to look at marijuana penalties
There’s a growing appetite by some in the Legislature for leniency.
State Senate creates new committee to study civil law
The Indiana Senate has added a new committee to its roster to examine non-criminal legal issues.