Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
May 3, 2017
New Law Creates More Suicide Prevention Efforts Statewide
Indiana lawmakers want schools to develop more robust suicide prevention policies while teachers get training on the issue.
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Sanctuary Campuses Now Banned Under Indiana Law
Indiana has officially outlawed colleges and universities from pledging to not cooperate with immigration authorities.
Read MoreMay 2, 2017
Holcomb Signs Alcohol, Baby Boxes Bills
Gov. Eric Holcomb finished the work of the 2017 legislative session, signing the remaining bills left on his desk.
Read MoreMay 2, 2017
Holcomb Signs Net Metering Bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb says the bill ensures Hoosiers currently participating in the program aren't affected for decades.
Read MoreApril 27, 2017
Holcomb Signs Budget, Road Funding Bill
Veterans groups call the spending bill signed into law Thursday the "most veteran-friendly budget" in state history.
Read MoreApril 27, 2017
Holcomb Signs Indiana Pre-K Bill Signed Into Law
The new plan will expand state-funded preschool to 20 counties, tie it to the state's private school voucher program and include an option for online preschool.
Read MoreApril 27, 2017
Governor Signs Indiana's First Medicinal Cannabis Bill
The new law will be Indiana's first to allow the use of medicinal cannabis.
Read MoreApril 26, 2017
Lawmakers Decry Gaming Bill As Breaking Promises, Gutting Budgets
The legislation seeks to modernize Indiana's gaming tax system. But the measure could decrease how much money local communities get from their casinos.
Read MoreApril 25, 2017
Holcomb Secures Most Of His Legislative Agenda In 2017 Session
Gov. Eric Holcomb secured all or part of 26 of the 28 legislative initiatives on his 2017 agenda.
Read MoreApril 25, 2017
Holcomb Pledges To Sign Several Controversial Bills
Holcomb has until next week to sign - or reject - all approved bills.
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