Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
January 25, 2017
Syringe Exchange Bill Draws Impassioned Testimony From Top Administration Officials
A bill that would give Indiana counties and municipalities the ability to set up their own syringe exchanges passed its first hurtle Wednesday.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2017
Proposal Would Make 529 Accounts Accessible To More Hoosiers
Senate Bill 412 would allow low-income Hoosiers to save as much as they could without being penalized for their 529 savings when applying for means-tested public benefits.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2017
Teacher Background Check Proposal Passes House Committee
Local school districts will decide whether the teacher or corporation will pay for background checks.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2017
Indiana Lawmakers Seek To Reform Law On Property Seizure
The proposed reforms range from allowing the seizure of property only after a person is convicted of a crime, to restricting the way proceeds from civil forfeitures are used.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2017
Bill Would Give Governor, Other Officials Big Pay Raises
Senate lawmakers want to give statewide officeholders, including the governor, a pay raise.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2017
Legislators Under Fire After Facebook Posts
Women's March memes shared on Facebook have two Indiana lawmakers on the defensive
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2017
Veterans, Legislators Join Forces For Special Day
Legislators and veterans joined forces Monday for the annual Indiana Military Veterans Legislative Day to share their opinions on legislation concerning veterans' issues.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2017
Statehouse Update: State Of The State, Protesters Bill Stalls
Governor Holcomb delivered the State of the State, a bill aimed at protesters who block traffic stalled, and a committee approved a balanced budget amendment.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2017
Lawmakers Delay Vote On Bill To Clear Protesters From Roads
The proposal raised alarm with lawmakers and members of the public Wednesday at its first hearing.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2017
What Issues Will Holcomb Address In His First State Of The State Speech?
The Tuesday night address will mark the first time the Republican has spoken before a joint audience of both the Indiana Senate and House.
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