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Legislators Continue To Thwart Toll Road Lease
(STATEHOUSE) - Legislators have gotten in their last licks against the Indiana Toll Road Lease before a Spanish-Australian consortium takes control June 30th.
DST To Begin In Indiana April 2nd.
(INDIANAPOLIS) - Governor Daniels says the state is prepared for Daylight Saving Time, which will begin next Sunday.
Funeral Bill Written For National Cemeteries
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana 4th District Congressman Steve Buyer is drafting a bill with lawmakers to deal with the issue of protests of military funerals.
President To Visit Indianapolis
(INDIANAPOLIS) - President Bush is scheduled to visit Indianapolis Friday for a campaign fundraiser for 9th District Congressman Mike Sodrel.
Governor To Pursue Full-Day Kindergarten
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels says he’s confident the state will have enough money next year to pursue full-day kindergarten.
Hoosier Veterans Seamless Transition Program
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Mitch Daniels announced several initiatives designed to help returning military personnel adjust to life back on American soil.
Indiana To Receive First-Time Award
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana is one of only three states in nation to receive a first-time award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s rural development program.
Governor Eager To Start Toll Road Plans
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels is moving ahead with plans to lease the Indiana Toll road.
State Leader Quits As Number Two
(STATEHOUSE) - One of only two Democrats to vote for the Toll Road Lease has quit as the number two member of the party’s leadership in the Senate.
Toll Road Lease Highlights This Year's Legislative Session
(STATEHOUSE) - The Toll Road Lease dominated this year’s legislative session, but it was far from the General Assembly’s only major move.
Bayh Wants To Pass A National Funeral Bill
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - U.S. Senator Evan Bayh is planning to introduce legislation to protect military families nationwide from protesters who picket and disrupt the funeral of fallen American soldiers.
Daniels Already Pitching Plans To Spend The Toll Road Money
(STATEHOUSE) - Governor Daniels is already sketching plans for a burst of road construction with the money from the Toll Road Lease while legislators continue the debate over whether it was a good idea.
Fireworks Law Getting Revamped
(STATEHOUSE) - Indiana’s much-rediculed fireworks law is on the brink of an overhaul.
Lugar Awarded For Business Support
(WASHINGTON, D.C.) - Indiana Senator Richard Lugar has received an award for his support of business in Congress.
Toll Road Lease Still Not Signed
STATEHOUSE—The bill authorizing Governor Daniels’ Toll Road Lease is still being reworked.
Last Day Of Indiana's Legislation
STATEHOUSE—Today is the last day of this year’s legislative session.
Anti-I-69 Groups Say Lease Unconstitutional
STATEHOUSE-Three anti-I-69 groups contend Governor Daniels’ proposed Toll Road Lease is not merely bad policy, but unconstitutional.
State Senators Giving Up
STATEHOUSE—Indiana Senators have given up on a proposal to let local governments swap property tax cuts for a new income tax.
Hoosiers May Be Able To Purchase Lifetime Gun Licenses
STATEHOUSE—A bill which allows gun owners to purchase lifetime licenses is headed to the Governor’s desk.
Toll Road Bill Is Taking A Toll
STATEHOUSE—A top Senate Republican says passing the Toll Road Lease Deal hinges on whether Governor Daniels is willing to alter the route for the I-69 extension.
Draft Proposal On Toll Road Bill Expected Thursday
(STATEHOUSE) - The chairman of the legislative panel trying to hammer out a final version of the Toll Road Bill hopes to circulate a draft proposal Thursday.
Reverse 911 Passes
STATEHOUSE—The Senate has approved legislation which would create a statewide reverse 911 system.
"Major Moves" Moves To Conference
INDIANAPOLIS—The Major Moves Toll Road legislation is moving to a conference committee.
Steele Gets Funeral Bill Passed
STATEHOUSE—Senator Brent Steele, of Bedford, got his Senate Bill 5, better known as the Funeral Bill, through final passage Thursday and on the fast track to the Governor’s desk.
Senate Approves Toll Road Legislation
STATEHOUSE—The Senate has approved Governor Daniels’ Toll Road lease.
State Telecom Reform Bill "Best In Its Class"
STATEHOUSE—The Telecom Reform Bill which passed in the General Assembly Tuesday night is being hailed by the Governor as a “best in its class” piece of legislation.
Local Representative Has No Time
STATEHOUSE—State Representative Dave Crooks, of Washington, says he’s giving up the fight for a statewide vote on Daylight Saving Time.
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