Articles tagged as: Mike Pence
December 10, 2015
Senate Republicans Unveil Local Road Proposal
Local communities around Indiana would receive more than $400 million dollars for roads and bridges under a one-time proposal unveiled Thursday by Senate Republicans.
Read MoreDecember 8, 2015
Catholic Church Welcomes Syrian Refugees Despite Pence's Objections
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Indianapolis has resettled a family of Syrian refugees in Indianapolis despite objections raised by Republican Governor Mike Pence and actions taken by the Governor to prevent refugees from the war-torn country from arriving in the state.
Read MoreDecember 3, 2015
Pence Asks Obama Administration To Halt HIP 2.0 Evaluation
Gov. Mike Pence wants the Obama administration to halt an evaluation of the HIP 2.0 program, arguing that the contractor chosen by the federal government is biased against Indiana's healthcare program.
Read MoreDecember 2, 2015
The Latest: Pence Asks Archbishop Not To Resettle Syrians
The Roman Catholic archbishop of Indianapolis says he'll be considering what steps to take next after meeting with Indiana Gov. Mike Pence amid a dispute over an order blocking state agencies from assisting Syrian refugees bound for the state.
Read MoreDecember 1, 2015
Pence Announces New Programs From Drug Abuse Task Force
Gov. Mike Pence Tuesday announced the most aggressive steps yet coming out of his Drug Task Force to help address Indiana's substance abuse crisis.
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
UPDATED: ACLU Sues Governor Over Refugee Resettlement Actions
The complaint, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana on behalf of Indianapolis-based Exodus Refugee Immigration, is seeking an injunction that would prevent Pence from blocking or withholding "aid from refugees or from Exodus."
Read MoreNovember 24, 2015
ACLU Suit Aims To Stop Pence From Blocking Refugees
The ACLU is seeking a preliminary injunction on behalf of Exodus Refugee Immigration, a nonprofit corporation that assists refugees with federal money funneled through the state.
Read MoreNovember 18, 2015
Syrian Family Diverted After Pence Bars Refugees From State
At least two Syrian families are being redirected to other states after Governor Mike Pence's decision to temporarily bar them from entering Indiana.
Read MoreNovember 11, 2015
Indiana Pays Off Federal Unemployment Loan
Gov. Mike Pence says Indiana has paid a $250 million debt owed on a recession-era federal loan that was used to pay unemployment benefits after the state depleted its own funds.
Read MoreNovember 10, 2015
Pence Says House Democrats' $2B Road Plan Could Bankrupt Indiana
The House Democrats' plan would shift more than $500 million dollars a year from Indiana's General Fund to specifically pay for road maintenance and improvements. The proposal involves using budget reserve dollars to cover that shift in the plan's first year. Pence says that move would put Indiana on a path towards fiscal irresponsibility.
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