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Major Moves Critics Comparing U.S. Port Sales
STATEHOUSE—Critics of the Governor’s Major Moves legislation are wondering if there are similairties between the U.S. Port controversy and the lease of the Indiana Toll Road to a foreign firm.
"Fast Track" On The Fast Track
STATEHOUSE—The State Legislature has passed a bill which would make it easier for high school dropouts to earn their high school diplloma.
State Chamber Updating Position On Telecommunications Reform
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is sending state lawmakers a letter updating its position on telecommunications reform.
Bayh Still Considering Presidential Bid
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Indiana Senator Evan Bayh is still strongly considering a possible push for the White House in 2008.
Congressman Introduces Prayer Reversal Legislation
STATEHOUSE—An Indiana Congressman has introduced legislation which could lead to the reversal of a ban on prayer in the Indiana House.
Rep. Koch Adds Outdoor Wood-Burning Amendent
STATEHOUSE—An amendment by State Representative Eric Koch, Republican from Bedford, to House Bill 1332 would prempt the Indiana Department of Environmental Management from regulating outdoor wood-buring furnaces and boilers.
Second Envelope Sent To Statehouse Deemed Safe
STATEHOUSE—Indiana’s Homeland Security Director says a second envelope flagged as suspicious in the Statehouse mailroom did indeed contain a white power.
Skillman Begins E-85 Seminars
STATEHOUSE—Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman has kicked off a series of seminars designed to teach Hoosiers about E-85.
Bosma Selected To Find Ways To Get Prayer Back At Official Meetings
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana House is urging Speaker Brian Bosma to use all lawful means to fight the recent court order prohibiting sectrarian prayers at official meetings.
More Major Moves Senate Hearings
STATEHOUSE—More Senate hearings are expected this week on the Governor’s Major Moves package.
Anonymous Phone Calls Do Not Justify Pull Overs
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana Appeals Court says anonymous phone calls do not alone justify pulling over drunk drivers.
Indiana House Democrats Still Questioning Toll Road Lease
STATEHOUSE—As the Indiana Toll Road lease deal moves to the Senate, House Democrats are still challenging the numbers on the benefits the Daniels Administration says it would bring.
Telephone Deregulation Bill passes from Senate to House
STATEHOUSE—Nine days after the Senate passed a telephone deregulation bill, the House has approved it’s own version.
ISTEP Testing May Move To The Spring
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana House has passed a bill that would move ISTEP testing to the spring, this despite a plea not to do so from Republican State Schools Superintendent Suellen Reed.
Medical Quarantine Bill Is Passed In The Indiana House
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana House has passed a bill that would allow state health and medical officials to quarantine people suspected of having a contagious disease like bird flu.
Simpson's College Bill Would Reduce Rates
STATEHOUSE—State Senator Vi Simpson’s bill to reduce the interest rates of the college loans of Hoosier students has moved to the House for consideration.
Gov. Daniels Says He Has The Toll Road Votes
STATEHOUSE—Governor Daniels has said flatly he has the votes to push his toll road lease deal through the house.
Bill To Take Away Driver's Licenses
STATEHOUSE—The Indiana Senate has passed a bill which alows police to take away driver’s licenses if someone commits a moving violation after they’ve had two DUI convictions.
State Republicans Offering Daniels Amendments To Major Moves
STATEHOUSE—Indiana House Republicans are offering four amendments which they believe will clear up any concerns about the Governor’s Major Moves bill.
Steele's Sex Offender Bill To Be Amended
STATEHOUSE—Indiana Senator Brent Steele, of Bedford, has promised the Senate Appropriations Committee he will scale back his sex offenders bill to help save costs.
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