Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
January 28, 2021
Bill Proposed To Curb Unemployment Fraud, But Some Worry It Goes Too Far
House Bill 1152 would disqualify and create penalties for people who fail to disclose new income while getting benefits, or falsify a fact on an unemployment insurance application.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2021
Lawmakers Prepare For Special Session To Redraw Legislative Districts
Indiana legislative leaders say theyre preparing to come in for a special session later this year to redraw legislative district lines.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Indiana Black Caucus Pleased With Progress Of Justice Reform Agenda
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus says its pleased with progress so far this session on it's justice reform agenda.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Bill Aims To Help Some Communities With Failing Septic Systems, But More Need Support
According to the Indiana Department of Health, every year more than 20,000 septic systems need to be repaired or replaced.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Bill Takes Aim At Teacher Unions, Adding Extra Steps To Collect Dues
Teachers may be required to take extra steps to pay union dues if a bill discussed Wednesday becomes law.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2021
Cancer Advocates Rally Virtually At The Capitol
Over 40 people gathered virtually Wednesday to call on Indiana lawmakers to preserve funding for the states Breast and Cervical Cancer Program.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Veterans Groups Object To State Wanting Admin Fee From Military Family Relief Fund
Some veterans groups are upset with legislation that would allow the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs to take money from the state's Military Family Relief Fund for administrative costs.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2021
Energy Task Force Extended Two Years, Democrats Question Membership Changes
A state House committee voted to extend a task force charged with developing energy policy for Indiana for another two years.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2021
Indiana House Version Of COVID-19 Liability Bill Passed By Committee
Indiana businesses and institutions are one step closer to being protected from COVID-19 lawsuits. A House committee passed the bill but some still worry the protections go too far.
Read MoreJanuary 25, 2021
Lawmaker's Bill Would Prevent Many Future COVID-19 Restrictions
An Indiana lawmaker wants to ban state and local governments from ever again imposing many of the COVID-19 restrictions in place over the last year.
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