Indiana Issues (2-18-2023)
Indiana lawmakers this week made a little bit of history. The Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee heard testimony on House Bill 1297, authored …
House Republicans Unveil Budget
More tax cuts, more money for schools and funding for the Governor’s health care initiative are all parts of the budget unveiled Friday by Indiana …
Statehouse; Week Six In Review
As lawmakers wrap up another week, we get their thoughts on the upcoming House budget, the state’s first hearing on legalizing marijuana and a debate …
Cameras in the Courts
Cameras will soon officially be allowed in most Indiana Courtrooms. Beginning on May 1, 2023, judicial officers around the state will have the authority to …
Hope for Hemp
Indiana lawmakers are passing legislation regarding hemp for the first time in a few years. The Senate Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee today passed, by …
Top Indiana senator rebukes voucher school program in new letter
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 14, 2023 A top Republican lawmaker threatened to hold up new state spending for Indiana’s voucher school program …
Senate Unanimously Approves Mental Health Bill
By a vote of 49-0, the Indiana Senate Monday afternoon approved legislation they hope will improve Indiana’s mental health infrastructure. The legislation < SB 1, …
Indiana revenue collections for January Exceed projections.
Indiana continues to have healthy revenue collections, exceeding projections. Year-to-date General Fund revenues totalled $11.6 billion, which is $91.2 million (0.8%) above the December 2022 …
Indy City Council Candidate Withdraws from Race
Long-time Indianapolis City-County Councilor Duke Oliver has withdrawn from the race. Oliver, who was elected in 2003, represented District 9 on the east side. Former …
House committee moves Indiana property tax relief bill — with major changes
by Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 10, 2023 Indiana lawmakers on Thursday approved major changes to a proposal that seeks to provide Hoosiers with …