January 15, 2021
Black Families More Likely To Lack Housing Amid Pandemic
Hoosier housing experts say the coronavirus has put added pressure on many families. There may be fewer options to live with relatives, leaving more parents and children without a permanent residence. And that can hit the Black community especially hard. A look at the issue through the experience of a single father of five.
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Federal Jury Trials In Southern District Off Until April 5
Chief U.S. District Judge Jane E. Magnus-Stinson extended an order Wednesday suspending in-person jury trials in all divisions of the Southern District of Indiana until at least April 5.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
GOP Legislative Leaders Not Totally Sold On Holcomb's Spending Proposal
Gov. Eric Holcomb's proposal would spend $702 million out of budget reserves this year to pay down debt on capital projects, highway construction and a teacher retirement fund.
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Indiana's Delegation Split Along Party Lines On Impeachment
Indiana's delegation on Wednesday voted along party lines as the U.S. House impeached President Donald Trump for "incitement of insurrection" over the deadly mob siege of the Capitol.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Bill Would Prevent Local Bans On Gas Stoves, Equipment In New Buildings
A state House bill aims to stop Indiana cities from banning gas stoves and other natural gas equipment in new homes and businesses.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Legislative Leaders Say They'll Address Enforcement Of Mask-Wearing At Statehouse
A legislative committee hearing this week was disrupted when dozens of people who showed up to testify refused to wear masks -- which are required in the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Indiana Guard Troops Going To DC To Aid Biden Security
Six hundred twenty-five Indiana National Guard soldiers are going to Washington from Saturday until two days after Joe Bidens Jan. 20 inauguration. Up to 15,000 Guard troops are expected to be on duty in coming days in Washington.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Indiana Preparing For Armed Protests Ahead Of Biden Inauguration
The FBI is warning of armed protests in all 50 state capitols in the days leading up to President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration.
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Indiana Bill Seeks To Let Workers Opt Out Of Employer-Mandated Vaccines
A bill that would give Hoosier workers the right to refuse employer-mandated vaccines had its first hearing in a committee Wednesday morning. It would go further than current federal laws and excuse workers based on their conscience.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Holcomb's Proposed Budget Spends One-Time Money To Pay Down Debt, Not Direct Relief
Gov. Eric Holcomb's new state budget proposal would spend $1.13 billion over the next two years on one-time initiatives. And almost none of that would be direct relief for Hoosiers struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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