Articles tagged as: legislative study committee
September 14, 2017
Legislators Mull Solutions To Indiana's Rural Broadband Problem
Eighty-four percent of Hoosiers have broadband internet access. Those that don't live mostly in rural places - where poor connectivity is an economic problem.
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2017
Lawmakers Want More Data On Employer Benefits Fraud
At a study committee on the issues, regulators said the state may be missing millions in revenue because of fraud - but couldn't say how much they've recouped.
Read MoreSeptember 7, 2017
Study Committee Continues Handgun License Elimination Discussion
The issue of whether to repeal a law that requires Hoosiers to be permitted to carry a handgun will likely come up next session.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2017
Indiana Lawmakers Could Let Undocumented Students Pay In-State Tuition For College
Indiana lawmakers are discussing whether to a change a 2011 law that prohibits undocumented students from accessing in-state tuition at public colleges.
Read MoreAugust 29, 2017
Ag Study Committee Talks CAFOs
CAFO legislation died in the Indiana senate earlier this year.
Read MoreAugust 22, 2017
Lawmakers Discuss 'Constitutional Carry' Gun Law In Indiana
The study committee looked at laws are being adopted by other states allowing people to carry a handgun without a permit.
Read MoreJuly 11, 2017
Former Senator Tapped To Lead Alcohol Law Study Panel
Indiana Senate GOP Leader David Long chose former Senator Beverly Gard to lead the new two-year commission on the state's alcohol laws.
Read MoreMay 25, 2017
Lawmakers Create Alcohol Study, Family Leave Not On Agenda
Controversy this past session over convenience stores obtaining alcohol carryout permits prompted the creation of the alcohol law study commission.
Read MoreOctober 25, 2016
Study Committee Recommends Alcohol Law Changes
The study committee's recommended changes do not include allowing Sunday alcohol sales.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2016
Proposed Bill Would Offer Addiction Treatment For Misdemeanor Drug Offenders
The program is aimed at reducing recidivism by treating addiction as a disease, not a crime.
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