House Approves Texting Ban Bill
Now that it has passed in the House, the state Senate will consider a bill that outlaws texting while driving.
View ArticleSchool Voucher Bill Passes Senate
The vouchers program offers scholarships to families wanting to send their child to a non-public school.
View ArticleDonnelly Running For Lugar’s Senate Seat
Some speculate Donnelly’s decision to run is based on the new congressional redistricting maps approved by the Indiana General Assembly.
View ArticleExpanded Gaming Might See Opposition In Legislature
Senate President Pro Tem David Long says the more serious opposition to the bill is likely to center on its fiscal impact.
View ArticlePence Pushes Income Tax Cut, Senate Unmoved
House GOP leadership left the governor’s tax cut out of their budget entirely and rejected an attempt by Democrats to amend it into the bill.
View ArticleProposed Senate Budget Increases Education, Road Funding
New funds, where the money comes from and how much are issues in dispute as the state's budget moves forward.
View ArticleGOP Incumbent Mayfield Maintains District 60 House Seat
Republican incumbent Peggy Mayfield defeats democratic candidate Daymon Brodhacker for the District 60 State House of Representative seat.
View ArticleGOP Candidate Houchin Defeats Incumbent for State Senate
Republican candidate Erin Houchin defeats democratic incumbent Richard Young in the race for the District 47 State Senate seat.
View ArticleWife Of Deployed Naval Officer Sworn In As State Senator
Amanda Banks, a former public policy expert, was sworn in Tuesday at the Statehouse.
View ArticleSen. Mishler Named New Chairman Of Indiana Senate Appropriations
GOP Senate leader David Long announced Monday that Republican Sen. Ryan Mishler will take over for longtime chairman Luke Kenley, who is stepping down.
View ArticleCaucus To Decide Sen. Luke Kenley’s Replacement For Rest Of Term
The Indiana Republican Party will hold a caucus Wednesday night to decide who will fill the remainder of State Senator Luke Kenley's term in District 20.
View ArticleSouthern Indiana State Sen. Smith Won’t Seek Re-Election
The Charlestown Republican has represented Clark, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, Switzerland and Washington counties in southern Indiana.
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