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Memorial service honors Gov. Bowen

Jim Shella — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:30:04 GMT

There was a memorial service in the Statehouse rotunda Thursday for former Governor Otis Bowen.

General Assembly eyes veto override

Jim Shella — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:30:55 GMT

The General Assembly will return to the Statehouse for one day on June 12 to vote on a potential override of a Gov. Mike Pence veto. The General Assembly has never met in a special veto session before.

Statehouse memorial will honor Bowen

Thu, 23 May 2013 15:10:44 GMT

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence and House Speaker Brian Bosma will join several other speakers at a memorial service for former Gov. Otis Bowen.

Lawmakers order ISTEP investigation

Jim Shella — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:47:47 GMT

State lawmakers want to know why computer problems interrupted the ISTEP exam and who is responsible. They ordered an investigation Thursday that will begin in mid-June with a day long hearing at the Statehouse.

Lawmakers set study summer plans

Thu, 23 May 2013 11:39:48 GMT

Indiana lawmakers are detailing their study plans for the summer ahead of their next session.

Gregg pondering 2nd run for governor

Wed, 22 May 2013 20:29:08 GMT

Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate John Gregg is pondering another run at the state's top job, but has yet to make a decision.

Pence pushing for media shield law

Jim Shella — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:12:42 GMT

There is a new, bi-partisan movement on Capitol Hill to pass a media shield law designed to help reporters protect confidential sources.

Pence pledges to finish I-69

Jim Shella — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:54 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence says that the completion of Interstate 69 from Evansville to Indianapolis is his top priority when it comes to road building.

Tighter drunk driving law unlikely

Mon, 20 May 2013 14:36:30 GMT

Some key Indiana legislators say it's unlikely that the state will any time soon go along with a federal safety board's recommendation that the threshold for drunken driving be cut nearly in half.

Court upholds limit on civil damages

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:51:01 GMT

The Indiana Supreme Court has upheld the state law limiting punitive damages awarded in civil lawsuits and directs most of that money to a state victims fund.

Group says IRS discriminated against it

Jim Shella — Wed, 15 May 2013 20:51:07 GMT

The leader of one Tea Party organization in Indiana believes it was targeted for discrimination by the IRS.

Mixed reviews for law to lower BAC

Wed, 15 May 2013 18:32:11 GMT

There are mixed reviews for the federal government's new recommendation to lower the Blood Alcohol Limit for anyone behind the wheel.

Convenience stores sue over warm beer

Jim Shella — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:54:08 GMT

Indiana convenience stores want to be able to sell cold beer. It's the reason they filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday.

Dems bash Ballard over power grab

Jim Shella — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:52:54 GMT

Mayor Greg Ballard will have new power on July 1 thanks to a bill signed by the governor over the weekend. That same bill will eliminate the four at-large seats on the City County Council now held by Democrats.

Law gives veterans access to college

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:10:01 GMT

Vincennes University officials hope a new Indiana law will help build on its role as a top school for military personnel.

Schools see more success with tax hikes

Sun, 12 May 2013 16:17:55 GMT

Indiana school districts that won voters' approval last week for tax increases to boost school funding may be growing more skilled at selling the public on the need for that money.

New bill 'pauses' school standards

Sat, 11 May 2013 20:41:50 GMT

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill that will "pause" Indiana's adoption of a national set of reading and math education school standards.

Marion Co. government reform act signed

Sat, 11 May 2013 18:25:23 GMT

Governor Mike Pence signed Senate Enrolled Act 621 on Saturday, for reforms to Marion County government.

Governor Pence signs IMS bill

Fri, 10 May 2013 21:12:43 GMT

Indiana Gov. Mike Pence has signed a bill that will provide a $100 million state loan to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for planned improvements.

Pence appoints new DNR director

Fri, 10 May 2013 13:55:59 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence has appointed Cameron Clark as the new director of the Department of Natural Resources.

Pence still undecided on 'power grab'

Jim Shella — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:32:36 GMT

The governor still hasn't decided if he will sign the bill that Marion County Democrats labeled as a Republican power grab.

Pence signs school voucher program bill

Jim Shella — Thu, 09 May 2013 21:02:36 GMT

Governor Mike Pence signed a bill into law Thursday that will expand Indiana's school voucher system.

Gov. to sign school vouchers bill

Jessica Hayes — Thu, 09 May 2013 06:31:57 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence will sign a bill Thursday expanding Indiana’s school voucher program.

Lawmakers pay property taxes late

Troy Kehoe — Thu, 09 May 2013 03:02:43 GMT

I-Team 8 found nearly one in three Indiana lawmakers has paid their property taxes late at some point during the last five years, a rate nearly three times higher than the state average.

Licensing bills vetoed by Pence

Jim Shella — Wed, 08 May 2013 21:52:03 GMT

Mike Pence exercised his veto pen Wednesday. The governor rejected two bills passed by the General Assembly.

Pence signs state budget

Wed, 08 May 2013 18:41:53 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence signed the state’s jobs budget Wednesday.

Senator develops smart phone app

Jim Shella — Wed, 08 May 2013 18:05:25 GMT

If you want to know what your state senator is doing, there's an app for that.

Agency OKs money to lawmaker's company

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:07:02 GMT

Leaders of a state agency have approved economic incentives to a company started by a top Republican legislator and his son after a review sought by Gov. Mike Pence.

Pence wants disaster loans for 3...

Tue, 07 May 2013 21:40:23 GMT

Gov. Mike Pence is asking federal officials for low-interest disaster loans for central Indiana counties following recent flooding.

Donnelly returns from Middle East trip

Tue, 07 May 2013 11:18:45 GMT

Indiana Sen. Joe Donnelly says Syrian opposition leaders he met with last week told him they don't want American troops involved in their civil war against President Bashar Assad's forces.