South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg opposes state bill regarding landlord liability
South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg was quick to lend his voice to city leaders that oppose a bill in the Indiana Senate. The bill would...
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Hate crimes bill dies in Indiana Senate
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says a hate crimes bill will “probably not” be revived in the House this session, despite calls...
Indiana Statehouse employees could be allowed to carry guns
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Legislative employees could carry guns as they go about their duties at the Indiana Statehouse under a measure that is advancing. Sen....
Indiana Senate panel takes up bill on right to pray in public schools
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana lawmaker questions how a bill that reaffirms students’ right to pray aloud in public schools would treat non-Christian religions. Democratic...
Law enforcement officers could notify emergency contacts quicker in new bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Law enforcement officers responding to a tragic car accident could quickly notify an emergency contact under an Indiana bill. Republican Rep. Tony...
Indiana Senate defies Gov. Eric Holcomb, passes reduced pre-k bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate has approved a bill slashing a request by Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb to increase funding for a program sending...
Felony drug convicts would be eligible for food stamps in Indiana Senate bill
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — People with felony drug convictions could be eligible for food stamps in Indiana under a bill approved by the state Senate. The...
Indiana Senate panel slashes pre-K funding proposal
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana Senate panel is slashing a proposed funding increase for a program that provides state-funded preschool to poor children, jeopardizing a...
Indiana Senate votes down bill to appoint schools chief
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indiana Senate unexpectedly voted down a bill to make the state’s elected schools superintendent a position appointed by the governor. Kokomo...
Indiana Senate OKs treating epilepsy with oil from cannabis plant
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — An Indiana measure that would allow some epileptic people to be treated with oil derived from cannabis plants has cleared the state...