Changes to Indiana antisemitism bill drain support from many in Hoosier Jewish community
A major change to a bill that would define and ban antisemitism at Indiana’s public education institutions led to a reversal of support and opposition among those who testified on the proposal at the Statehouse Wednesday.
Indiana bill sets up apprenticeship as licensing alternative to beauty school
Dozens of beauticians, barbers and stylists flooded the Statehouse Wednesday, urging senators to take action on a House bill establishing a cosmetology apprenticeship program but the crowd was evenly split when it came to their views.
Center Grove teacher resigns after alleged inappropriate relationship with student
A Center Grove teacher has resigned after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a high school student.
Banking contracts bill squeaks by in Senate vote
A bill allowing financial institutions to change contract terms on customers without explicit acceptance narrowly passed the Senate Tuesday on a 28-21 vote and now moves one step closer to the governor’s desk.
Indiana bills on ambulance insurance, alcohol and bobcat hunting pass Senate, House
Sen. Tyler Johnson, R-Leo, still remembers the phone call from his sister: there was no ambulance available for her father-in-law, who’d taken a fall on the kitchen floor.
WCHS seniors apply now for Town of Whiteland scholarships
The Town of Whiteland will be awarding two $1,000 scholarships to any eligible, graduating senior of Whiteland Community High School.
Salute magazine wants to tell your veteran story in upcoming issue
The staff of Salute magazine, a Daily Journal publication, is seeking U.S. military veterans to profile in this year’s issue.
Controversial seat belt language heads to Indiana governor
Juries hearing civil lawsuits related to car accidents would get to hear whether the victim was wearing a seat belt and use the information to reduce damages under a bill passed 36-13 by the Senate on Monday.
Indiana Attorney General discipline targeted in amendment
The Senate Elections Committee on Monday added an amendment to a bill that could block some Hoosiers from running for Attorney General.
Indiana environmentalists, manufacturers at odds over bill to protect toxic PFAS chemicals
Environmental advocates sounded alarms at the Indiana Statehouse on Monday over a bill that would change the definition of toxic PFAS chemicals to exempt those which Hoosier manufacturers want to keep using.