Hubbard to remain on ballot for Greenwood mayoral primary
Greenwood mayoral candidate Joe Hubbard prevailed over three challenges against his residency in city limits. He will remain on the Republican ballot in May.
Key dates for voters to know for May primaries
Here’s a look at the upcoming key election dates for voters to know. Election Day is May 2.
House GOP budget advances, questions remain on K-12, public health funding
The proposed House Republican budget advanced Monday to the full chamber, where much of the debate over Indiana’s next two-year spending plan will continue to center around school funding, public health and tax cuts.
Commercial dog breeders win out as Senate passes pet store measure
Indiana’s senators approved a bill Wednesday blocking cities and towns from banning the retail sale of dogs by state-approved sellers. It was a win for a frustrated national pet store chain but went against the wishes of animal welfare advocates.
Davis bill banning early education on ‘human sexuality’ advances
More than four hours of “We say gay!” chants echoed through the Indiana Statehouse Monday as hundreds rallied against a bill that would prohibit Hoosier educators from talking about “human sexuality” through 3rd grade.
State ag officials push for on-time farm bill to fund slew of programs
State agriculture officials from across the country sought this month to remind a new crop of lawmakers in Congress of their states’ needs for a robust farm bill to address a host of food issues.
Free FAFSA help available to area students Feb. 26
Local students can get help filing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, at several nearby College Goal Sunday events set for Feb. 26 at 2 p.m.
Lawmakers hear, but don’t vote on, bill decriminalizing marijuana
A bill decriminalizing the possession of two ounces, or less, of marijuana received a hearing before a House committee Wednesday but isn’t expected to get additional consideration.
Bill bringing voter ID to mail-in ballot applications advances
A Republican-led House committee on Wednesday approved a heavily-amended bill adding voter identification requirements to mail-in ballot applications, among other restrictions.
Tensions rise at Statehouse over “harmful materials” for minors bill
Tensions rose at the Indiana Statehouse Wednesday after a bill targeting materials deemed “harmful to minors” in school libraries was rolled back — and then amended again — in committee.