Stories tagged with "legislative leaders"

Lawmakers will get jump on short session by Mary Beth

Property taxes again will be a key issue for legislators Property taxes once again will take center stage at the Statehouse — and lawmakers aren’t waiting until the... – Nov 18, 2009 at 12:06 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers' to-do list is full of dicey issues by Mary Beth

On the 2010 agenda: tax caps, gambling, lobby reform and more More ceremony than substance will fill the agenda today when the state’s 150 lawmakers return to the Statehouse... – Nov 17, 2009 at 1:04 AM in Politics & Government

House speaker pushes state lobbying reform by Mary Beth

Proposals include restrictions on lawmakers becoming lobbyists Legislative ethics reform won some important but unexpected backers Tuesday: leaders of the Indiana House and... – Oct 28, 2009 at 12:45 AM in Politics & Government

Lawmakers ready to take on ethics reform by Marybeth Schneider

Both the Indiana House and Senate will debate ethics reforms next session, as the leaders of both chambers today said they are behind at least some changes. House Speaker B.... – Oct 27, 2009 at 4:06 PM in Politics & Government

Voters should choose, not officials by indystar

When Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita launched his campaign to reform the redistricting process a few weeks ago, state legislative leaders told him in so many words to mind... – Oct 26, 2009 at 12:00 AM in Editorial

Sunday alcohol sales? Not so fast, panel says by Bill Ruthhart

A committee of state lawmakers Tuesday recommended against expanding cold beer and Sunday alcohol sales, a move that could foreshadow action in the upcoming legislative session.... – Oct 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM in Politics & Government

Not for lack of trying: death of redistricting legislation by indystar

The July 12 editorial, “How to restore trust in the legislative process,” extols the virtues of a nonpartisan redistricting commission as recommended by Democratic... – Jul 19, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Letters to the editor

How to restore trust in the legislative process by indystar

The Indiana General Assembly could use a good image consultant — not for mere cosmetic purposes but for a makeover of how the legislature actually operates. Start with... – Jul 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Mayor's rookie mistakes keep CIB stranded on base by indystar

Mayor Greg Ballard arrived on the field late, shifted positions often and ultimately dropped the ball in seeking the General Assembly’s help in easing the Capital Improvement... – Jul 05, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Sunday liquor sales advocates regrouping for 2010 by Diana Penner

Overshadowed by budget, issue will be studied this summer Lawmakers focused on passing a state budget pushed off efforts to change Indiana’s alcohol-sales laws this year, but... – Jul 04, 2009 at 1:16 AM in Communities

Speaker: Legislators reach possible deal on state budget by Mary Beth

Lawmakers reached a tentative agreement Monday evening on a new state budget that will boost overall education spending and, if approved by a majority of the House and Senate,... – Jun 29, 2009 at 11:03 PM in Politics & Government

What if lawmakers miss budget deadline? by Mary Beth

Government shutdown could affect funding for schools and much more If lawmakers fail to pass a new state budget, the potential consequences could be felt far and wide: Students... – May 25, 2009 at 1:10 AM in Politics & Government

Special session means lawmakers start over by indystar

Legislative leaders have a debate blueprint they hope will prevent a long, costly special session for a new state spending plan. They’ve formed a special committee that will... – May 11, 2009 at 11:42 AM in Politics & Government

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

Special session now unavoidable by Mary Beth

Special legislation session now unavoidable after state budget bill fails House tonight on 27-71 vote. With the clock ticking down toward the midnight deadline, lawmakers remained... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM in Legislature

Feeling our pain, legislative style by indystar

Leaders of the Indiana General Assembly had better pull Rep. Tim Brown aside and give him a talking to. He’s making everybody look bad. When the top lawmakers said last year... – Apr 30, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

General Assembly may head into overtime by Mary Beth

As midnight deadline nears, Dems and GOP are still $100M apart on state budget The threat of a special session looms today, with Republican and Democratic lawmakers $100 million... – Apr 29, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Legislature

Only 4 of 12 legislative leaders gave 'pay cut' back to state by Mary Beth

Of 12 legislative leaders, just 4 returned some money to state When Gov. Mitch Daniels froze pay for state workers in December, legislative leaders said they’d voluntarily... – Apr 26, 2009 at 2:40 AM in Politics & Government

Desperately seeking mayor in quest for CIB solution by indystar

Mr. Mayor, where are you? You must lead, and you must do it now. Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard’s administration was warned even before he took office that a looming... – Apr 12, 2009 at 1:00 AM in Editorial

Lawmakers: CIB fix will be 'shared pain' by Mary Beth

Higher taxes, cash from Colts are options to overcome $20M shortfall Solving the financial woes afflicting the Capital Improvement Board will be the responsibility of Marion County... – Mar 27, 2009 at 2:12 AM in Marion County