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Laws That Go Into Effect On July 1
June 29, 2018

Laws That Go Into Effect On July 1

Summer in Indiana means a long list of new laws that go into effect on July 1.
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Dems Irked Over Indiana Tax Changes Made In Special Session
June 4, 2018

Dems Irked Over Indiana Tax Changes Made In Special Session

GOP Statehouse leaders passed legislation that returned millions in potential revenue back to businesses after the recent federal tax overhaul.
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Vigo Co. Tax Hike Given Green Light
May 15, 2018

Vigo Co. Tax Hike Given Green Light

The General Assembly’s action paves the way for the Vigo County Council to pass a local food and beverage tax. And, it could face some pushback from residents.
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Controversy Likely In Special Session Over School Takeover Bill
May 14, 2018

Controversy Likely In Special Session Over School Takeover Bill

The school takeover bill is largely about intensifying state takeover of the distressed Gary and Muncie schools. But it also creates new “fiscal indicators” for every school system.
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Lawmakers Approve School Safety Bill During Special Session
May 14, 2018

Lawmakers Approve School Safety Bill During Special Session

The new money is possible through legislation approved during Monday’s one-day special session of the General Assembly.
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General Assembly OKs Controversial School Bill
May 14, 2018

General Assembly OKs Controversial School Bill

Lawmakers approved a hotly debated school financial management bill during the special session Monday.
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Lawmakers Approve Expansive Tax Measures During Special Session
May 14, 2018

Lawmakers Approve Expansive Tax Measures During Special Session

Lawmakers approved two substantial tax measures during Monday’s one-day special session.
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Lawmakers Revive College Savings Plan Expansion
May 11, 2018

Lawmakers Revive College Savings Plan Expansion

Recent changes in federal law mean states can make 529 savings accounts – used to help pay for college – available to help pay for K-12 private school tuition as well.
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School Safety Measure Revived For Special Session
May 11, 2018

School Safety Measure Revived For Special Session

The regular session’s school safety bill focused on human trafficking and cyberbullying at first, but after the Parkland, Florida, shooting, lawmakers added more school safety language into the bill that ultimately didn’t pass.
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Public Gets Sole Chance To Testify On Special Session Bills
May 7, 2018

Public Gets Sole Chance To Testify On Special Session Bills

The testimony was solely about a Gary-Muncie school takeover bill, the most controversial measure lawmakers will hear next week.
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