Articles tagged as: 2019 legislative session
February 18, 2019
Teachers Lobby Lawmakers For Increased School Funding, Teacher Pay
Teachers say they've seen teachers leave the profession because of poor pay, lack of resources.
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Hate Crimes Bill Clears First Legislative Hurdle
A Senate committee approved hate crimes legislation Monday for the third time in four years.
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State Representatives Advance Bill To Fund Firearm Training For Teachers
Lawmakers say the program is not meant to replace other preventive measures, like increased school security and mental health services.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
Bill Would Include Krabbe Disease For Newborn Screenings
Indiana currently screens newborns for 47 other conditions, including cystic fibrosis and hearing loss.Two other disease screenings would also be added to the list, along with Krabbe disease, if the bill passes.
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Indy Eleven Stadium Supporters Make Their Case To Lawmakers
The Senate Appropriations Committee is expected to vote next week on the inclusion of the soccer stadium proposal in the final bill.
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Senate Leader Says Hate Crimes Bill Unaffected By House GOP Views
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says his caucus doesn't like the bill a Senate committee will consider next week.
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Lawmakers Reject Proposal Tied To Private School Funding
Indiana lawmakers have rejected a proposal to block taxpayer dollars from flowing to private schools that discriminate against gay employees and students.
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Weekly Statehouse Update: Abortion Regulation, Clearer Voice For Foster Parents
A Senate committee advanced legislation to empower foster parents. Anti-abortion bills are on the move. And the House passes a vaping tax. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
Proposal Could Let Pregnant Teens Direct Health Care
A bill moving through the legislature would allow pregnant teenagers, who are at least 16, to direct their own care.
Read MoreFebruary 14, 2019
Mishler Bill Throws Wrinkle Into Gaming Debate
One Senate gaming bill would allow Gary to move its existing casino off the waterfront, and allow an unused license in the city to go to Terre Haute. But another bill says the other license could move anywhere in the state, as chosen by the Indiana Gaming Commission.
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