Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
May 18, 2022
Indiana Republicans show no signs of moving for gas tax cut
Motorists in Indiana are now paying about 56 cents per gallon in state taxes on gasoline — the highest-ever level shown in state records — and it will increase next month based on rising fuel prices.
Read MoreMay 4, 2022
Only small handful of Statehouse incumbents lose in Indiana primary
Only a small handful of Indiana Statehouse incumbents lost their reelection bids in Tuesday's primary.
Read MoreApril 27, 2022
Report: Indiana needs more tenant protections, not more help for landlords
The Indiana General Assembly's failure to enact tenant protections can lead to lifelong health, educational and financial challenges, according to a report by the Notre Dame Student Policy Network.
Read MoreApril 7, 2022
Indiana Supreme Court weighs arguments in lawsuit between governor, legislature
The Indiana legislature's power to act during a public emergency when it's not in session is at stake in a lawsuit heard before the state Supreme Court Thursday.
Read MoreApril 5, 2022
Indiana Supreme Court to hear arguments in lawsuit between governor, legislature
The Indiana Supreme Court will finally hear a case between Gov. Eric Holcomb and the General Assembly over emergency powers.
Read MoreApril 5, 2022
2022 ILEARN gives administrators another chance to track pandemic impact on schooling
Teachers, students and administrators have dealt with a lot the past two years, and many are looking to the end of school with the hope of having a “normal” year this fall. But before that, the annual ILEARN exams begin this month.
Read MoreMarch 28, 2022
Lawmakers tweak teacher union law in an attempt to skirt likely free speech violation
Indiana lawmakers are continuing an effort to change how teachers pay union dues through paycheck deductions with a new law. It tweaks previous legislation that a federal judge said likely violated the constitution.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2022
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoes transgender girls athletes ban bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed House Bill 1041 late Monday. He said in his veto letter, the bill sent to him fell short of providing clarity and one consistent state policy regarding the fairness in K-12 sports in Indiana.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2022
Despite controversy, lawmakers made notable changes for Hoosier schools during the 2022 session
Controversial bills aligned with national political battles on cultural and social issues in schools dominated conversations at the Statehouse this session. But lawmakers also conducted plenty of other legislative business that didn't get as much attention -- including several notable changes for education.
Read MoreMarch 14, 2022
Filter blocked 70,000 emails to Indiana lawmakers on bill
The Indiana State Teachers Association said it found out less than a week before the legislative session ended early Wednesday about emails sent through a form on its website not reaching the accounts of lawmakers, The Indianapolis Star reported.
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