Stories tagged with "Legislature"

Lawmakers won't block forest logging by Mary Beth

The path was cleared for the state to log in the back-country area of Morgan-Monroe and Yellowwood state forests today, as a state legislative committee did not back proposed bill... – Oct 29, 2009 at 2:25 PM in Legislature

Lawmakers to meet on district mapping by Mary Beth

Whether Indiana should revamp how it draws state legislative and congressional districts will be considered Tuesday by a committee of lawmakers. The Census Data Advisory Committee,... – Sep 28, 2009 at 1:56 PM in Legislature

IU, Kenley reach deal so 2 construction projects can move ahead by Bill Ruthhart

Sen. Luke Kenley will allow two Indiana University construction projects to move forward after reaching agreement with the school over tuition increases. For the past month, Kenley... – Aug 27, 2009 at 9:49 PM in Legislature

New batch of laws goes into effect today by Mary Beth

Whether you’re a teenager devoted to your cell phone or a teacher who’s had it up to here with unruly kids, new Indiana laws going into effect today will affect you.... – Jul 01, 2009 at 2:28 PM in Legislature

Daniels pleased by budget compromise by indystar

Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels says taxpayers came out ahead in the special legislative session that ended Tuesday. STATE BUDGET:Budget brings good, bad news for state schools Daniels... – Jul 01, 2009 at 2:21 PM in Legislature

Budget brings good, bad news for state schools by Mary Beth

Daniels signs $27.8B, 2-year plan in time to avoid state shutdown Indiana’s lawmakers passed a $27.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday that supporters touted as a triumph in a... – Jul 01, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Legislature

Legislators may vote on budget today by Mary Beth

Lawmakers must pass bill by tonight to avoid shutdown A vote is expected today on a new state budget that gives Democrats and Republicans some, though not all, of what they wanted... – Jun 30, 2009 at 2:37 AM in Legislature

A shutdown would ripple far beyond Statehouse by Mary Beth

Ashley Graves, a 23-year-old Franklin resident, has a special reason for hoping legislators strike a deal. Her wedding is scheduled for Saturday in the Statehouse. Monday morning,... – Jun 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Progress on budget is steady but slow by Mary Beth

Lawmakers continue effort to avert shutdown Facing a midnight Tuesday deadline to enact a new state budget, key lawmakers spent the weekend holed up in the Statehouse in hopes of... – Jun 29, 2009 at 1:41 AM in Legislature

If lawmakers don't pass a new budget, what then? by Mary Beth

Many services and jobs at risk if Tuesday’s deadline isn’t met Prisons in lockdown. State vendors going unpaid. Thousands of state employees on furlough. Even funerals... – Jun 26, 2009 at 2:19 AM in Legislature

Daniels takes budget fight to the public by Bill Ruthhart

Push House Democrats to pass GOP plan, governor asks Hoosiers TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — Saying his “patience has worn thin,” Gov. Mitch Daniels went on the offensive... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Democrats open budget talks with testimony by indystar

The first negotiating session between lawmakers over the state budget got off to a rocky start Wednesday. Instead of talking about their differences, Democrats brought in witnesses... – Jun 25, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Democrats propose a 1-year state budget by Bill Ruthhart

They say the plan protects schools; Republicans call it ‘anti-taxpayer’ Democrats introduced their version of a state budget Friday, saying it was crafted to protect... – Jun 12, 2009 at 11:15 PM in Legislature

Daniels pitches special session budget by Bill Ruthhart

Every school district in Indiana still would see an increase in K-12 funding over the next two years, Gov. Mitch Daniels announced tonight in a brief television address outlining... – Jun 01, 2009 at 7:06 PM in Legislature

Daniels to speak on special session by Bill Ruthhart

Gov. Mitch Daniels tonight will deliver a brief, five-minute live television address laying out his budget proposal for the special legislative session he will call this month.... – Jun 01, 2009 at 5:25 PM in Legislature

Teens ready to mute the ban on driving with cell phones by Francesca Jarosz

Jackson Whiteker doesn’t drive yet, but he’s already found a traffic law he’s willing to break: the one that bans anyone younger than 18 from talking on a cell... – May 18, 2009 at 2:29 AM in Legislature

Gambling lobby rolls dice on special session by Bill Ruthhart

Casinos hope revenue-raising plans find favor as lawmakers try again to craft a budget When lawmakers return to the Statehouse in June for a second shot at hammering out a new... – May 12, 2009 at 12:19 PM in Legislature

Next step for state budget comes Tuesday by Mary Beth

Legislative leaders want governor to call special session for mid-June Lawmakers will make another attempt to craft a two-year state budget beginning Tuesday and are encouraging... – May 08, 2009 at 2:18 AM in Legislature

Lawmakers split on next move in special session by Bill Ruthhart

Both sides trade insults after budget bill fails; all agree time is necessary before special session Gov. Mitch Daniels accused House Speaker B. Patrick Bauer of... – May 01, 2009 at 2:10 AM in Legislature

Legislature will go into special session by Mary Beth

Lawmakers fail to reach compromise on money for schools, reserve fund. State lawmakers, divided over education spending and how much to set aside in reserves, failed to pass a... – Apr 30, 2009 at 12:03 PM in Legislature