Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
February 6, 2017
House Democrats Unveil Road Funding Plan
House Democrats unveiled their road funding plan, billing it "No New Taxes." But the proposal would increase personal income tax rates for high-income earners.
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Short-Term Rentals Bill Fails On House Floor
Legislation preventing local governments from banning short-term rentals such as Airbnb failed to garner enough votes to pass on the House floor.
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Statehouse Update: Cigarette Tax Hike, Tesla Bill Amended
A legislative panel unanimously passed a cigarette tax hike, Tesla was banned from Indianaand then not, and the House approved a syringe exchange bill.
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This Week At The Statehouse: Education Budget And U.S. History
What's happening in education at the Indiana Statehouse?
Read MoreFebruary 2, 2017
Cigarette Tax Bill Clears Indiana House Panel
Republican Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer of Beech Grove says the bill will help address the state's high smoking rates and improve Indiana's overall health.
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Committee Carves Out Tesla From Direct Sales Ban
A House committee changed legislation that bans direct sales by auto manufacturers to essentially grandfather in electric car maker Tesla.
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Lawmakers, Ed Officials Debate Teachers' Role In Suicide Prevention
Indiana requires new teachers to receive suicide prevention training, but a new bill would expand that requirement to all school employees who have ongoing contact with students.
Read MoreFebruary 1, 2017
Tesla Bill Appears Headed For Compromise
Legislation barring auto manufacturers from selling directly to customers appears headed for compromise after hours of testimony in a House committee.
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Bill Would Significantly Change Indiana's Gaming Taxes
Representative Todd Huston says his legislation aims to help Indiana casinos stay viable as they face increasing competition.
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Committee Approves Bill To Give Money To Exonerated Prisoners
The bill's proponents expect they will need to revise it to keep it moving forward.
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