https://www.wfyi.org/tags/2019-legislative-session 2019 legislative session en-US Copyright Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-06-28/could-the-hoosier-state-line-come-back While riders say they're disappointed to see the service end, state officials say the numbers speak for themselves. Fri, 28 Jun 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-06-28/could-the-hoosier-state-line-come-back Barbara Brosher https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-30/no-promises-on-sept-1-start-date-for-sports-betting Legislation passed earlier this year legalized sports wagering, including mobile and online betting, effective Sept. 1. But there's a lot to do before that. Thu, 30 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-30/no-promises-on-sept-1-start-date-for-sports-betting Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-27/scaled-back-volunteer-coach-discipline-measure-becomes-law Nothing in state law previously required schools to report to the Indiana High School Athletic Association when a coach who isnt an employee is convicted of a felony. Mon, 27 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-27/scaled-back-volunteer-coach-discipline-measure-becomes-law Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-20/indiana-halts-funds-for-regional-cities-grants-in-new-budget Neither Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb nor legislative leaders sought to include money for additional grants in the new state budget adopted last month. Mon, 20 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-20/indiana-halts-funds-for-regional-cities-grants-in-new-budget Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-10/holcomb-signs-off-on-carbon-storage-project A pilot project to store carbon dioxide emissions underground has gotten the green light from the governor. Fri, 10 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-10/holcomb-signs-off-on-carbon-storage-project Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-08/holcomb-signs-landmark-gambling-bill The bill opens the door to Indianas first new casinos in a decade. The measure also potentially allows gambling in every Indiana community thats by legalizing sports wagering, including online and mobile. Wed, 08 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-08/holcomb-signs-landmark-gambling-bill Brandon Smith https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-07/underground-carbon-dioxide-storage-planned-in-western-indiana The carbon dioxide storage is part of a $450 million plan to build an anhydrous ammonia fertilizer plant near Terre Haute. Tue, 07 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-07/underground-carbon-dioxide-storage-planned-in-western-indiana Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-06/new-law-to-put-tighter-rules-on-indiana-veterans-fund-grants The legislation signed last week by Gov. Eric Holcomb strips the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs of its authority to award Military Family Relief Fund benefits to the agency's employees. Mon, 06 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-06/new-law-to-put-tighter-rules-on-indiana-veterans-fund-grants Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/education/2019-05-03/legislative-wrap-up-school-safety-bills After two school shootings in Indiana last year, lawmakers and Governor Eric Holcomb called school safety a top priority. Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2019-05-03/legislative-wrap-up-school-safety-bills Carter Barrett https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-03/bills-penalizing-revenge-porn-become-law The civil penalties could be $10,000 or more. And the criminal penalty is a misdemeanor, which becomes a felony for repeat offenders. Fri, 03 May 2019 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2019-05-03/bills-penalizing-revenge-porn-become-law Brandon Smith