Stories tagged with "indiana senate"

Lobbying editorial sheds light on what happpened to bill by indystar

During the last session of the state legislature, the puppy mill bill passed the House by an astounding majority, which reflected the will of the people. However, the Indiana... – Nov 21, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Letters to the editor

Institute: Indiana may need to face tax hike by Marybeth Schneider

Legislators need to hold the line on spending and even potentially consider ways to increase state revenues, perhaps through a tax increase, the leader of the Indiana Fiscal Policy... – Nov 17, 2009 at 11:37 AM in Politics & Government

Thanks, lobbyists, for all the largess by Tim Swarens

They just had to say thank you. Thank you to the lobbyists who supplied the 50 members of the Indiana Senate with popcorn, milk, soft drinks, bottled water, candy and even a... – Nov 13, 2009 at 4:20 PM in Opinion

Kokomo man to seek re-election to Indiana Senate by indystar

Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, announced today that he will run for re-election in 2010. If elected, Buck would serve his first full term in the Indiana Senate representing District 21,... – Nov 03, 2009 at 1:31 PM in Westfield

Area legislator is honored by indystar

Substitute senator is picked as one of 9 state lawmakers to get award from U.S. group backing limited government State Sen. Jim Buck, a Kokomo Republican, will be honored Friday as... – Jul 15, 2009 at 8:49 PM in News

Trying to help dial back federal power by Francesca Jarosz

In high school, Sean Shepard fought to abolish the 55 mph federal speed limit, a policy that he viewed as restricting states from setting their own boundaries for drivers. It was... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:15 AM in Communities

Governor signs 2-year state budget by Mary Beth

Indiana’s lawmakers passed a $27.8 billion two-year budget Tuesday that supporters touted as a triumph in a recession but critics said came at the expense of students in... – Jun 30, 2009 at 10:44 PM in Politics & Government

Indiana House OKs state budget 62-37 by Mary Beth

The Indiana House voted 62-37 today for a new two-year state budget. The proposal now goes to the Republican-controlled Indiana Senate where passage was virtually certain. Passage... – Jun 30, 2009 at 6:04 PM in Politics & Government

House, Senate GOP lawmakers back budget by Mary Beth

With lawmakers set to begin negotiating Wednesday morning on a new state budget, Republican legislators said today they think there is almost nothing to negotiate. Senate and House... – Jun 23, 2009 at 7:40 PM in Politics & Government

Senate to vote on state budget today by indystar

The Indiana Senate tweaked a budget proposal Monday and changed a backup plan that would keep state government running even if lawmakers don’t enact a new budget by the June... – Jun 23, 2009 at 8:27 AM in Politics & Government

Ristine was lieutenant governor of Indiana by indystar

LELAND, Mich. — Richard O. Ristine, a Republican who served one term as Indiana’s lieutenant governor and cast the deciding vote that established the state’s... – Jun 23, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Former Ind. lieutenant governor dies at 89 by indystar

LELAND, Mich. — Richard O. Ristine, a Republican who served one term as Indiana’s lieutenant governor and cast the deciding vote that established the state’s... – Jun 22, 2009 at 11:34 PM in Politics & Government

Now it's the Senate's turn to produce a budget plan by Mary Beth

GOP-led body expected to disregard budget plan passed by Dems in House The Indiana Senate will begin work today on its version of the next state budget, with lawmakers facing a... – Jun 19, 2009 at 2:54 AM in Politics & Government

Indiana House OKs 1-year state budget by Mary Beth

The Indiana House voted 52-48 on straight party lines today for a new one-year state budget that Democrats called a prudent plan that protects public education but which... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:32 PM in Politics & Government

Party lines may decide House vote by Mary Beth

No Republicans are likely to join Dems in passing budget The Indiana House will vote today on the Democrats’ version of the next state budget, but a vote on a plan to bail... – Jun 18, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

CIB rescue bill killed off by House panel by Mary Beth

It’s now likely up to the Indiana Senate to rescue the bailout of the financially struggling board that oversees Indianapolis’s professional sports and convention... – Jun 17, 2009 at 1:05 PM in Politics & Government

Senator: June session for budget only by indystar

Gambling issues will be sidelined, president pro tem announces The leader of the Indiana Senate says he’s taking gambling issues off the table during the upcoming special... – May 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Politics & Government

Ind. Senate leader: Session for budget by indystar

INDIANAPOLIS — The leader of the Indiana Senate says he’s taking gambling issues off the table during the upcoming special session so that lawmakers can focus on putting together a... – May 28, 2009 at 12:26 PM in Politics & Government

Calif. same-sex ruling sparks Indy protest by Melissa Tussing

The California Supreme Court upheld th at state’s ban on same-sex marriage to day, a decision that is drawing protests in Indianapolis. A local group in support of same-sex... – May 26, 2009 at 8:41 PM in Communities

Train station feasible near Binford Boulevard? Study will tell by John Tuohy

Transportation planners want to know if an area near Binford Boulevard would be a good spot for a train station. A $99,000 study will examine whether a station at 71st Street and... – May 09, 2009 at 1:00 AM in North Marion County