Tag Archives: Indiana State Senate

Indiana has made no plans to vaccinate teachers yet. Senator Shelli Yoder is calling for teachers to be included in the next round of the state’s Covid-19 vaccinations.

Hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea speak with State Representative Robin Shackleford, who is the current chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus (IBLC). An Indianapolis native, she has dedicated her life to the principles of servant leadership. She was first elected to the Indiana House of Representatives in 2012. Shackleford represents the citizens of Indiana House District 98 and …

The Indiana state budget passed through the State Senate, this morning; An Indiana Senate bill that would have legalized “loan shark lending” died on the House floor, yesterday; Bloomington will acquire the Bunger & Robertson property on South College Ave.; Plans to put a four-story boutique hotel with apartments near Bloomington’s downtown Tech Park have run aground; Bloomington continues the …

The Indiana State Senate passed a bill taxing short-term rentals, like Airbnb, last month. Senate Bill 497 passed the Senate and was referred to the State House of Representatives, last week. The bill would add state sales and county innkeeper’s taxes to short-term rental costs. SB 497 provides an exception to people who rent their homes for 15 days or …

Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb plans to draw on public appeal to pass a hate crimes bill. Holcomb said in a news conference yesterday, he’s encouraging Indiana residents to contact their legislators and encourage them to pass a hate crimes bill. The announcement yesterday, comes after Holcomb criticized the state’s leading hate crimes legislation, Senate Bill 12, after senate Republicans gutted …

Last week, Indiana voters ratified a change in the state’s constitution. The change requires the state’s General Assembly to only pass balanced budgets. This midterm election, residents voted yes on Indiana Public Question #1 to alter the State Constitution. The statehouse revises the state’s budget every two years after the general election takes place. This legislative session is commonly referred …