Articles tagged as: Indiana Senate
July 28, 2022
Push to tighten abortion ban bill fails in Indiana Senate
Indiana's Republican-dominated Senate rejected a push by conservative lawmakers Thursday night to strip exceptions for rape and incest victims in a proposal that would ban most abortions in the state.
Read MoreJuly 26, 2022
Senate panel advances family financial supports, inflation relief legislation
A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would spend $50 million on financial supports and resources for pregnant people, children and families. It also advanced an inflation relief measure that would allow the average Hoosier household to save about $20 a month for the next six months.
Read MoreMay 3, 2022
Democrat Hunley will face Republican Shearin for State Senate seat 46 in November
Andrea Hunley won the Democratic nomination for the new State Senate District 46 seat with about half the vote total.
Read MoreApril 29, 2022
More Statehouse incumbents in competitive primaries than any election since 2008
There are 26 Indiana House or Senate races that include at least one incumbent this year. That's the most since 2008, when there were 28.
Read MoreApril 28, 2022
Five Indianapolis Democrats vie for new Indiana Senate seat
There are five Democratic candidates running for a new Indiana State Senate seat in Marion County.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2022
Indiana Senate braces for contentious second half
The Indiana Senate is bracing for a contentious second half of session after the House sent several controversial measures its way.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2022
Indiana Senate kills controversial school curriculum bill after finding 'no path forward'
The Indiana Senate will no longer consider a controversial school curriculum and transparency bill.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
Lawmakers hear from opponents, supporters of Senate GOP crime bill package
A package of bills proposed by Republican senators in efforts to curb crime in Marion County were met with some opposition during a committee hearing.
Read MoreJanuary 11, 2022
State Sen. Frank Mrvan abruptly announces retirement after 39 years
Sen. Frank Mrvan (D-Hammond), one of Indiana's longest-serving state lawmakers, abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday, effective immediately.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2022
House, Senate leaders abandon all COVID-19 precautions for 2022 session
Indiana House and Senate leaders don't appear to have many plans in place if there are significant COVID-19 outbreaks this session.
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