Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
April 24, 2019
Career And Technical Education Bill Approved By General Assembly
House Bill 1002 would give the Governors Workforce Cabinet control of $50 million of federal funds.
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School Money Management, Teacher Pay Data Bill Approved By General Assembly
The bill says if schools transfer more than 15% from their classroom spending account, they have to tell the state why and how they might avoid doing it in the future.
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School Bus Safety Bill Heads To Governor
Drivers who illegally pass a bus and injure or kill someone will now be committing a felony, instead of a misdemeanor.
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Indiana Legislators Back Tougher Law On Passing School Buses
Indiana drivers would face tougher penalties for passing stopped school buses under a bill that's been approved by legislators and sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration.
Read MoreApril 23, 2019
Ex-EPA Chief Pruitt's Indiana Lobbying Bid Has Likely Failed
Pruitt registered as an energy lobbyist in Indiana last week for the parent company of Terre Haute-based mining company Sunrise Coal.
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Bill Funding Pacers, Indy Eleven Facilities Goes To The Governor
The bill will give the Capital Improvement Board millions of dollars to revamp Bankers Life Fieldhouse, where the Indiana Pacers play, and help build a proposed Indy Eleven soccer stadium.
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Republican Lawmakers Unveil Agreement For Two-Year State Budget
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined caucus leaders and members from some education groups to announce the budget agreement.
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Indiana Moves To Expand Medicaid Coverage For Doulas
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed new legislation to make Indiana the third state to extend Medicaid coverage for doulas, who provide physical and emotional assistance for mothers.
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Stand Your Ground Expansion, Gun Regulations Bill Headed To Governor
Existing law says you can't be held criminally liable if you use force to defend yourself, another person or your property. The legislation extends that to civil court.
Read MoreApril 22, 2019
Major Gambling Bill Nears Its Final Form
The biggest pieces of the gaming bill remain intact.Both chambers must approve the final version of the bill.
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