Articles tagged as: Indiana Statehouse
September 9, 2020
Indiana Lawmakers Plan Session Shifts Amid Virus Worries
Indiana lawmakers are preparing to move much of their 2021 legislative session activity out of the Statehouse over coronavirus concerns.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2020
Indiana Adds Artwork To Statehouse Celebrating Women's Suffrage Centennial
The Indiana Women's Suffrage Centennial Commission commissioned the works to celebrate the women's suffrage 100th anniversary, adding them to the Statehouse's public art collection.
Read MoreJuly 15, 2020
Officer's Actions Toward Black Indiana Senator Under Review
The incident happened Saturday while Democratic Sen. Eddie Melton of Gary was taking part in a rally sponsored by the Indiana Racial Justice Alliance.
Read MoreJune 6, 2020
Thousands Protest Racial Injustice At Indiana Statehouse, On City Streets
Thousands of protesters are gathered at the Indiana Statehouse Saturday to bring attention to the case of Dreasjon "Sean" Reed, the 21-year old black man shot by Indianapolis police last month and the history of black people killed by police officers, nationally.
Read MoreNovember 19, 2019
Thousands Of Teachers Pack Indiana Statehouse For Protest
The union-organized rally represented Indiana's biggest such teacher protest amid a wave of educator activism across the country over the past two years.
Read MoreJune 10, 2019
Indiana Mulls $1 Billion Tax Hike For Unemployment Fund
The proposed 17% increase would bring premiums paid by companies to a level recommended by the federal government.
Read MoreApril 10, 2019
Approved Amendment Would Allow Projectiles In School Shooter Training
Last week the same state committee approved an amendment on a different bill that would prohibit the use of projectiles during active shooter training.
Read MoreNovember 27, 2017
Indiana Legislative Staff Face Some Limits On Carrying Guns
A section of both the House and Senate policies say employees are prohibited from bringing handguns into any meeting related to personnel matters, including evaluations, disciplinary action and human resource discussions.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2017
House Committee Hears Testimony On Guns In Statehouse Bill
The bill expands the list of those allowed to carry inside the state's capitol building, as judges, police and legislators are already able to do.
Read MoreFebruary 23, 2017
Senate Lawmakers OK Staffers With Guns In The Statehouse
Senate lawmakers approved legislation to allow legislative staffers to carry guns in the Statehouse.
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