Indianapolis Star: Politics
- Indianapolis leaders, White House calls for gun control measures after FedEx Indy shooting
Friday - 04/16/2021 - 04:06 PMDemocrats and faith leaders are calling for both the state and federal government to enact more gun control measures.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Indiana House votes to override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of emergency powers bill
Thursday - 04/15/2021 - 11:07 AMThe Indiana House voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of a bill that would shift some power from the governor to the legislative branch.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lawmakers pass 'fix' to landlord-tenant bill. Advocates say it doesn't solve all problems.
Wednesday - 04/14/2021 - 05:00 AMA bill that lawmakers promised would fix some of the issues created when they override a veto on a landlord-tenant bill is on its way to Holcomb.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Gov. Holcomb vetoes bill that would limit governor's emergency powers
Friday - 04/09/2021 - 06:08 PMGovernor Eric Holcomb called the bill "unconstitutional" in his veto message.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sen. Mike Braun on the U.S.-Mexico border, vaccines, masks and Holcomb's COVID response
Friday - 04/09/2021 - 05:01 AMSen. Mike Braun was back in Indiana during a Senate recess. We talked with him about whether he'd get a vaccine, wear a mask and the southern border.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Senate nixes cigarette tax increase, provides money for mental health in proposed budget
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 12:09 PMSenate Republicans dedicated more money for mental health resources and students living in poverty in their version of the two year budget Thursday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sen. Mike Braun speaks on bill to limit emergency power of Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 12:19 PMU.S. Sen. Mike Braun says he doesn't believe in overarching mandates but also notes the tough position anyone of power was in when COVID-19 hit.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mike Pence launches advocacy group to promote conservatism, believed to be eyeing 2024 run
Wednesday - 04/07/2021 - 09:57 AMFormer Vice President Mike Pence is launching a political advocacy group, just the latest sign that he's staying involved in the political realm.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Democrats to target Indiana's 5th Congressional District ... again
Tuesday - 04/06/2021 - 05:16 PMThe Democratic Congressional Committee will target Republican Victoria Spartz's 5th Congressional District seat during the 2022 election cycle.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Todos los proyectos de reforma de marihuana en Indiana fracasaron este año, excepto uno.
Monday - 04/05/2021 - 12:14 PMEl año comenzó con casi una docena de proyectos de ley destinados a reformar leyes de marihuana de Indiana. Al final de la sesión, solo quedaba uno.
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- Senate joins House to override Gov. Holcomb's emergency powers veto. The bill becomes law.
Thursday - 04/15/2021 - 03:57 PMThe Senate voted to override Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of a bill that would shift some power from the governor to the legislative branch.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lawmakers have $2 billion more to spend in state budget after revenue forecast
Thursday - 04/15/2021 - 02:34 PMLawmakers will have more money than they planned for as they put the finishing touches on the two-year budget.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Statehouse roundup: Abortion 'reversal' bill advances, 'constitutional carry' bill dies
Monday - 04/12/2021 - 05:16 AMHere's where notable bills stand and what you may have missed at the Statehouse last week. The session is slated to end the week of April 19.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - State lawmakers send bill increasing penalties for certain rioting to governor's desk
Friday - 04/09/2021 - 12:19 PMA bill enhancing penalties for rioting and desecrating statues has passed both houses in the state legislature and makes its way to Gov. Eric Holcomb.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Indiana bill would require voter to provide ID when applying online for absentee ballot
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 11:28 AMA bill that imposes more voter ID requirements to vote by mail has moved forward, but with significant changes.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - After mandate lifted, Sen. Mike Braun says use common sense with wearing masks
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 12:17 PMSen. Mike Braun says that people, depending on where they are and who they're around, should use common sense when wearing masks.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Mike Pence to publish book, covering political career from Indiana to the White House
Wednesday - 04/07/2021 - 04:54 PMThe two-book deal will cover Pence's life, from his rise in Indiana to pivotal moments in the White House. The first book is scheduled to be published in 2023.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Indiana Senate leaders kill 'constitutional carry' bill despite wide GOP caucus support
Wednesday - 04/07/2021 - 10:36 AMThe move comes despite more than half of the Senate GOP caucus signing on as co-sponsors to the bill, which already had passed the Indiana House.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lawmakers pass bill limiting governor's emergency powers. It could end up in the courts.
Monday - 04/05/2021 - 05:32 PMLegislation that would allow lawmakers to call themselves back into a 40-day session during an emergency is now on its way to Holcomb.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Tax bill pushed by GOP lawmaker that benefits state treasurer exposes party in-fighting
Monday - 04/05/2021 - 05:38 AMState Rep. Ed Soliday, R-Valparaiso, is pushing for property tax legislation that would benefit Indiana GOP Treasurer Chuck Williams
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- Former Vice President Mike Pence receives pacemaker, is recovering after surgery
Thursday - 04/15/2021 - 03:57 PMOver the past two weeks, Pence reportedly experienced "symptoms associated with a slow heart rate." He underwent surgery to have a pacemaker installed Wednesday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Indiana lawmakers add step for minors seeking abortion. Some worry it violates privacy.
Wednesday - 04/14/2021 - 03:04 PMThe same legislation also would require abortion providers to share information on so-called abortion "reversal" drug.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Indiana Senate passes budget without cigarette tax hike
Tuesday - 04/13/2021 - 02:41 PMSenate Republicans dedicated more money for mental health resources and students living in poverty in their version of the two year budget Thursday.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Senate OKs bill prohibiting emergency restrictions on religious services, goes to Holcomb
Friday - 04/09/2021 - 08:40 AMSenate lawmakers voted to prohibit local governments and Gov. Eric Holcomb from restricting or prohibiting worship in any way during an emergency.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Rokita: Unknown how much state investigation into big tech will cost
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 09:27 AMThe investigation will target Apple, Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Amazon over allegations that they are censoring conservative ideas.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sen. Mike Braun describes a recent visit to the US-Mexico border
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 12:18 PMU.S. Senator Mike Braun describes a recent visit to the US-Mexico border.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Sen. Mike Braun recommends getting COVID-19 vaccine but says it's individuals' choice
Thursday - 04/08/2021 - 12:20 PMU.S. Senator Mike Braun says he recommends individuals get a COVID-19 vaccine but hasn't decided if he will. "It should be up to the individual."
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - 'Slap in the face for pregnant workers': Weakened pregnancy accommodation bill goes to Holcomb
Wednesday - 04/07/2021 - 06:01 AMLegislation allowing women to ask for pregnancy accommodations — but not requiring businesses to provide them — is on its way to Gov. Holcomb's desk.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Lawmakers change tax bill to no longer impact GOP leader's property, after IndyStar report
Tuesday - 04/06/2021 - 03:22 PMA Senate committee amended a tax bill bill Tuesday, a day after IndyStar reported how it would benefit a state GOP party leader.
More | Talk | Read It Later | Share - Statehouse roundup: Holcomb signs police reform bill, plans to veto emergency powers bill
Monday - 04/05/2021 - 06:02 AMHere's where notable bills stand and what you may have missed at the Statehouse last week:
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