From Mirror Indy’s studio, Arika Herron of Axios recaps what you need to know.
Tag: Statehouse
Posted inEducation
Lawmakers pass education bills poised to transform teaching and learning in Indiana
One last-minute change was the removal of a racial and ethnic studies course mandate
Posted inGovernment
Senators send Medicaid work requirements to governor’s desk
A signature from Gov. Mike Braun is all that remains for a Medicaid work requirements bill to become law.
Posted inEducation
Students found school and work through JAG, but funding is in jeopardy
Gov. Braun wanted to specifically fund it, but lawmakers are taking a different path.
Posted inGovernment
Indy is about to get a lot more money to build and fix roads
Mayor Joe Hogsett thanked Republican lawmakers for working with the city on House Bill 1461.
Posted inGovernment
Homeless misdemeanor language taken out of SB 197
But it could still pop up in another bill before the end of the legislative session.
Posted inGovernment
Indiana House passes bill that could land homeless in jail for 60 days
Senate Bill 197 would make it a Class C misdemeanor to use public land for long-term camping.
Posted inEducation
Indy teachers voice their frustrations with Statehouse Republicans
IPS, Pike and other school districts shifted to e-learning as teachers crowded the Statehouse.
Posted inEducation
Lawmakers tweak advisory group on IPS and charter schools sharing resources
The latest version of the proposed group comes after input from IPS, which has advocated for a local alliance of IPS residents to shape the city’s future educational landscape.
Posted inGovernment
Indiana bill could lead to 60 days in jail for some homeless residents
Language from a failed bill earlier this session is back as an amendment.
