Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
June 28, 2019
Could The Hoosier State Line Come Back?
While riders say they're disappointed to see the service end, state officials say the numbers speak for themselves.
Read MoreMay 30, 2019
'No Promises' On Sept. 1 Start Date For Sports Betting
Legislation passed earlier this year legalized sports wagering, including mobile and online betting, effective Sept. 1. But there's a lot to do before that.
Read MoreMay 27, 2019
Scaled-Back Volunteer Coach Discipline Measure Becomes Law
Nothing in state law previously required schools to report to the Indiana High School Athletic Association when a coach who isnt an employee is convicted of a felony.
Read MoreMay 20, 2019
Indiana Halts Funds For Regional Cities Grants In New Budget
Neither Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb nor legislative leaders sought to include money for additional grants in the new state budget adopted last month.
Read MoreMay 10, 2019
Holcomb Signs Off On Carbon Storage Project
A pilot project to store carbon dioxide emissions underground has gotten the green light from the governor.
Read MoreMay 8, 2019
Holcomb Signs Landmark Gambling Bill
The bill opens the door to Indianas first new casinos in a decade. The measure also potentially allows gambling in every Indiana community thats by legalizing sports wagering, including online and mobile.
Read MoreMay 7, 2019
Underground Carbon Dioxide Storage Planned In Western Indiana
The carbon dioxide storage is part of a $450 million plan to build an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer plant near Terre Haute.
Read MoreMay 6, 2019
New Law To Put Tighter Rules On Indiana Veterans Fund Grants
The legislation signed last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb strips the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs of its authority to award Military Family Relief Fund benefits to the agency's employees.
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
Bills Penalizing Revenge Porn Become Law
The civil penalties could be $10,000 or more. And the criminal penalty is a misdemeanor, which becomes a felony for repeat offenders.
Read MoreMay 3, 2019
2019 Legislative Wrap-Up: School Safety Bills
After two school shootings in Indiana last year, lawmakers and Governor Eric Holcomb called school safety a top priority.
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