Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
March 7, 2016
Fantasy Sports Bill Awaits Governor; New Concerns Surface
Small fantasy sports operators are crying foul over legislation awaiting the governor's signature that regulates paid fantasy sports.
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GOP Road Funding Proposal Reaches Conference Committee
Lawmakers debated road funding in a conference committee hearing as lawmakers approach the end of this session's debate
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Critics Remain Skeptical Of HIP 2.0 Bill
Critics argue that makes it harder for state and federal officials to make any changes that might be necessary to the one-year-old health care program.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2016
Medical Malpractice Bill Passes House By Wide Margin
The bill increases the cap on a medical malpractice award to $1.8 million by 2019 - up from its current limit of $1.25 million.
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Controversial Teacher Pay Bill Killed In Senate, Done For Session
The House killed a bill Thursday that would have allowed superintendents to increase pay for teachers outside of the traditional collective bargaining process with a teacher's union.
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HIP 2.0 Health Care Bill Advances From House
Just about one year ago, Gov. Mike Pence, after months of negotiations with the federal government, announced the creation of HIP 2.0. Using money from the Affordable Care Act, it provides health insurance to low-income Hoosiers while allowing them to make payments into health savings accounts.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2016
Bill Would Cap Medical Malpractice Claims At $1.8 Million
Indiana's medical malpractice cap hasn't increased in nearly two decades.
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Indiana House Approves Daily Fantasy Sports Legislation
The House approved the measure 82-12, sending it back to the Senate. The Senate author of the bill says he hopes his chamber will agree to the House's changes and send the legislation to the governor.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2016
Proposed Amendement Would Create Financial Penalties For Companies That Move Out Of Indiana
The amendment would allow local governments to get back property tax incentives granted to a company, if the company moves out of the state.
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Bill Restricting Abortions Based On Disability, Ethnicity Advances
A bill placing restrictions on abortions passed through the Senate with opposition from Democrats and three Republicans.
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