Articles tagged as: legislative study committee
November 5, 2019
Panel Recommends Boosting Indiana's Cigarette Age To 21
An Indiana legislative panel is recommending that Indiana's legal age for buying cigarettes be raised from 18 to 21.
Read MoreNovember 1, 2019
Committee Makes Recommendations To Address High Health Care Costs
Indiana lawmakers on an interim study committee on public health made a series of recommendations as they wrapped up their work this week. The issues could come up next legislative session.
Read MoreOctober 28, 2019
Indiana To Consider Creating A Government Corruption Hotline
Indiana residents soon could have a hotline for reporting improper or illegal spending and other suspected corruption by local government officials, if lawmakers approve a proposal being drafted by a legislative committee.
Read MoreOctober 22, 2019
Should Schools Be Rated On What Students Do After Graduation? Panel Says 'Yes'
The states school accountability panel finalized its recommendations for the State Board of Education and General Assembly Tuesday.
Read MoreOctober 18, 2019
Here's A Look At Some Education Changes That Could Be Coming In 2020
A group of lawmakers studying key education questions have finalized their recommendations for the General Assembly to consider next year.
Read MoreOctober 17, 2019
Lawmakers Hear Testimony On Expanding Role Of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses
Lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about allowing nurses in Indiana to treat patients independently. Its an issue lawmakers have explored for the past few years.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2019
Committee Won't Recommend Speed Cameras, But Lawmakers May Push For It In 2020
There seemed to be momentum building this summer for a study committee recommendation to pass such a bill. But the panel opted against it.
Read MoreOctober 16, 2019
Lawmakers Explore Vaping Taxes In Study Committee
The vaping product taxing debate includes whether the levy should be at the wholesale level or at retail locations, what the rate should be, and if it should be based on liquid amount or nicotine levels.
Read MoreOctober 2, 2019
No Action Taken On Logging At Committee, But Forest Management Debate Rages On
Activists and outdoor recreation businesses want Indiana to set aside 10 percent of state forests for old growth trees. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources says the state forests are one of the few places where it can create important wildlife habitat
Read MoreOctober 2, 2019
Lawmakers Consider The Reasons Behind High Drug Prices
Indiana lawmakers heard from drug makers, consumers, doctors and industry experts about some of the driving factors of drug pricing.
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