Articles tagged as: 2017 legislative session
January 10, 2017
Proposal Would Mandate Ultrasound Before Abortion
The proposal would require an ultrasound 48 hours before an abortion and require a woman to listen to the heartbeat and look at the ultrasound image.
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Holcomb's Budget Proposes Modest Education Increase
The Holcomb administration's proposed budget, as presented to lawmakers, contains only a modest increase in education spending.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2017
Indiana Abortion Law: Regulations, Restrictions And Forecasts
In recent years Indiana's abortion law has been regulated, debated and challenged. What will this session have in store for this contentious issue?
Read MoreJanuary 6, 2017
Statehouse Update: Holcomb Agenda, House GOP Road Funding Plan
Governor-elect Eric Holcomb rolled out his legislative agenda this week while House Republicans unveiled their road funding plan.
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Holcomb Wants Top Education Official To Be Appointed, Not Elected
The move would allow politicians to appoint both the schools chief and members state board of education.
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Following Along In The Legislative Session
A guide to following along and getting involved during the 2017 General Assembly.
Read MoreJanuary 5, 2017
Holcomb Rolls Out Legislative Agenda
Holcomb's agenda includes a 20-year road plan with potential tax increases, expanded pre-k and making the State Superintendent an appointed position.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
Union Wants Program To Help Teachers Deal With Student Trauma
The Indiana State Teachers Association wants the Legislature to create a grant program to give teachers guidance.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
House GOP Rolls Out Road Funding Plan
The proposed first steps would cover less than half of the state's needs.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2017
Pelath Wants Citizen-Led Referenda
House Minority Leader Scott Pelath wants Hoosier voters to have a larger role in shaping policy.
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