Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
January 22, 2021
Weekly Statehouse Update: State Of The State, Holcomb Shuts Down Government Buildings
Gov. Eric Holcomb delivered a very different State of the State address, while legislative activity was halted all week over security concerns. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Virtual Indiana State Of State Speech Amid Protest Threat
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb had been planning to give the speech before a small audience at the Statehouse, observing COVID-19 precautions. But that was called off when he announced the closure of the Statehouse until Thursday because of possible protests.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Governor Holcomb's 2021 State Of The State Will Be Very Different From Previous Years
Gov. Eric Holcomb will deliver his fifth State of the State address Tuesday night. And it will be very different, at least logistically, from any that have come before it.
Read MoreJanuary 19, 2021
Holcomb Unveils Regional Development Initiative In 2021 State Of The State
Gov. Eric Holcomb wants to create a new, regional development initiative that he says will help the states economy recover from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2021
Push For Indiana Minimum Wage Increase Likely Stalled Again
A renewed call by Democrats for an increase to Indiana's minimum wage isn't winning over Republicans who control the Statehouse, with the governor saying his goal is to prepare workers for advancing beyond low-paying jobs.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2021
Bill Seeks To Make Popcorn Indiana's Official State Snack
Legislation sponsored by Republican state Sen. Ron Grooms of Jeffersonville would designate Indiana-grown popcorn as the Hoosier state's official snack, adding it to other state symbols such as the state bird -- the cardinal -- and the state insect, the firefly.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Bill Would Prevent Local Bans On Gas Stoves, Equipment In New Buildings
A state House bill aims to stop Indiana cities from banning gas stoves and other natural gas equipment in new homes and businesses.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Legislative Leaders Say They'll Address Enforcement Of Mask-Wearing At Statehouse
A legislative committee hearing this week was disrupted when dozens of people who showed up to testify refused to wear masks -- which are required in the Statehouse.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
GOP Legislative Leaders Not Totally Sold On Holcomb's Spending Proposal
Gov. Eric Holcomb's proposal would spend $702 million out of budget reserves this year to pay down debt on capital projects, highway construction and a teacher retirement fund.
Read MoreJanuary 13, 2021
Holcomb's Proposed Budget Spends One-Time Money To Pay Down Debt, Not Direct Relief
Gov. Eric Holcomb's new state budget proposal would spend $1.13 billion over the next two years on one-time initiatives. And almost none of that would be direct relief for Hoosiers struggling during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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