Articles tagged as: 2023 legislative session
April 18, 2023
Indiana Senate advances its version of state budget, setting up final negotiations
The Senate easily approved its version of the budget bill Tuesday, setting up final negotiations over the states $43 billion spending plan.
Read MoreApril 18, 2023
Indiana bill to support patients treated for overdoses stalls but could still pass this session
An Indiana bill aimed at improving support and resources to people treated for addiction-related emergencies, like overdoses, stalled last week. But the measure could still have a chance this session.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Gary residents get voice on appointed school board if bipartisan bill approved
Indiana lawmakers are poised to extend state control of the Gary Community School district for four more years.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Bill to allow Indiana counties to use outdated flood maps passes state House
The amended bill, Senate Bill 242, wouldn’t allow local floodplain administrators to use the Indiana Department of Natural Resources’ maps to grant construction permits for two years unless landowners request them.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Public health system overhaul clears Indiana House after changes
An overhaul of Indiana's public health system cleared a key legislative hurdle Monday.
Read MoreApril 17, 2023
Education ‘deregulation’ bill is almost law. Here’s what it’d change and why many teachers oppose it
Senate Bill 486 dubbed an education deregulation bill by supporters and a teacher silencing bill by opponents could be a few short steps from becoming law after passing the Indiana House Monday.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
Anti-ESG bill passes state House, would name financial managers Indiana should avoid
Those in favor of House Bill 1008 believe these institutions are discriminating against Indiana businesses like coal companies and firearm makers — putting politics before their financial obligations.
Read MoreApril 14, 2023
Weekly Statehouse update: Senate GOP budget, 'Don't Say Gay' changes, TANF increase
Senate Republicans unveil their proposed state budget. Indiana's version of the Don't Say Gay bill clears the Senate after significant changes. And the first welfare expansion in three decades heads to the governors desk.
Read MoreApril 13, 2023
Senate Republicans unveil state budget proposal, without any school voucher expansion
The state budget plan from Senate Republicans does not include any expansion of the states school voucher program marking a major split from the House GOP.
Read MoreApril 12, 2023
Indiana House passes bill to lower drug costs but some worry it’s too watered down to be effective
A bill that would ensure most drug discounts and rebates are passed on to consumers in Indiana sailed through the House today after a unanimous “yes” vote.
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