Ohio Legislature puts tobacco control in the state’s hands after governor’s veto
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Local governments in Ohio can no longer regulate tobacco in their communities after the Republican Legislature overrode on Wednesday GOP Gov....
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Indiana legislators not rushing to follow Texas abortion law
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s Republican-dominated Legislature has approved numerous abortion restrictions over the past decade but its top leaders said Thursday it won’t hurry to...
Indiana constitutional fight means tussle among GOP leaders
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The conservative pushback over Indiana’s COVID-19 restrictions is turning into a tangled legal standoff among Republicans who dominate the Statehouse. Gov. Eric...
Indiana governor signs wetland repeal bill, despite pushback
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A bill removing some protections from Indiana’s already diminished wetlands was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday despite widespread criticism that it...
Ending Indiana gun permits could cost police $3.5 million
INDIANAPOLIS (AP): Indiana legislators would face coming up with $3.5 million a year for local police agencies if they repeal the state law requiring a...
Holcomb to deliver 2021 State of the State tonight
INDIANAPOLIS (WOWO): Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb will deliver his “State of the State” address tonight. With COVID-19 and security concerns looming, tonight’s address will be...
Budget plan approved, legislative session ends
INDIANAPOLIS (AP): Indiana lawmakers have approved a new state budget increasing base school funding by 2.5% percent each of the next two years as they...
Indiana lawmakers close to finalizing teacher pay plan
INDIANAPOLIS (Network Indiana): A teacher pay plan is in final negotiations at the statehouse. Both the House and Senate have voted to encourage schools to...
Indiana road funding panel might have private meetings
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) – Leaders of a state committee reviewing how to pay for future Indiana road improvements say they might work on its proposal during...