Articles tagged as: Rodric Bray
March 9, 2022
Republicans celebrate, Democrats lament missed opportunities at 2022 session's end
House Republicans pushed for significant tax cuts for months. Senate Republicans were less enthusiastic, pushing back on major reductions up until the very end of session.
Read MoreMarch 9, 2022
Indiana Senate rejects material harmful to minors proposal in final moments of the 2022 session
A measure to remove a legal defense for Indiana schools and public libraries accused of sharing harmful material failed during this year's legislative session. The Senate voted down the proposal as its final move before adjournment.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2022
Senate Republicans disagree, kill controversial school curriculum bill
Lawmakers in the Indiana Senate effectively killed a controversial school curriculum and parent oversight bill Monday. The bill is dead, but lawmakers said some sections of it may return as part of other legislation before the session ends.
Read MoreFebruary 21, 2022
Indiana Senate could change stance on handgun carry permits
A top Indiana legislator says a proposal to repeal the state’s handgun permit requirement might win approval despite ongoing opposition from major law enforcement organizations and the state police superintendent.
Read MoreJanuary 4, 2022
Senate GOP agenda is limited, focused on 'nuts and bolts'
Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said his caucus’s agenda this year is focused on “nuts and bolts” measures.
Read MoreDecember 29, 2021
Will Indiana ban talking about racism in K-12 schools? Here's what top lawmakers say
Indiana lawmakers are preparing to handle several big education topics during the next legislative session. Some of the hot-button issues talked about at some school board meetings lately have caught state lawmakers' attention – critical race theory included.
Read MoreDecember 26, 2019
18-Year-Olds Serving In General Assembly? No Thanks, Say Indiana GOP Leaders
Republican legislative leaders arent sold on a proposal to lower the minimum age at which a Hoosier could serve in the General Assembly.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2019
Senate Leader Says Hate Crimes Bill Unaffected By House GOP Views
House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says his caucus doesn't like the bill a Senate committee will consider next week.
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