January 12, 2024
Weekly Statehouse update: State of the State, caucus agendas, antisemitism bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb's final State of State includes a surprise. Republican caucuses unveil their agendas. And an antisemitism bill heads to the House floor.
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Indiana libraries face drastic funding changes, limits to activities in Senate bill
Senate Bill 32 could result in decreased funding for library services across Indiana.
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How do I follow Indiana’s legislative session? Here’s your guide to demystify the process
Hundreds of bills are filed every year. How can you keep up? Here's our guide for how to navigate Indiana's legislative session.
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Indiana Statehouse Democrats release joint agenda, using 'collective voice' to advocate
Indiana Statehouse Democrats say it's too expensive to be a Hoosier. And the House and Senate Democratic caucuses unveiled a joint agenda Thursday aimed at addressing the costs of child care, housing and health care.
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Absentee landlords could slow down lead pipe replacements, state Senate bill aims to help
The bill would require landlords to enroll in a program to replace the lead pipes they own through their water utility, or be forced to pay for it themselves.
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Senate GOP agenda focused on reading proficiency, child care, health care access
The Senate Republican caucus's session agenda unveiled Thursday is focused on education, child care and health care access.
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Bill to define, ban antisemitism advanced unanimously by House committee
A bill to define and ban antisemitism in Indiana public education institutions passed unanimously out of a House committee Wednesday.
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Senate committee hears parental rights bill. Author says it's in response to concerns about schools
Parents can sue if they believe their ability to direct their child's upbringing, religious instruction, education or health care has been substantially burdened. And they can sue if they believe a governmental entity has withheld or directed their child to withhold information from the parent.
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Senate committee approves bill to require stricter age verification for pornographic websites
Indiana lawmakers are taking steps to make it harder for children to access pornographic websites.
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Chief Justice Rush talks return on investment in annual State of the Judiciary address
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush said state courts are providing bang for the buck when it comes to the significant investment lawmakers made in the last state budget.
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