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Mass transit supporters say they’re hopeful for compromise
By Andi TenBarge TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Supporters of competing plans to expand mass transit in Central Indiana say they’ve got differences to work out before the session ends March 14 but they’re confident they can find resolution. The House and Senate have passed similar versions of legislation to allow five counties to raise individual income […]
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Video & story: Olympic skier from Lawrenceburg honored by governor
Gov. Mike Pence honors Olympic Skier Nick Goepper from TheStatehouseFile.com on Vimeo. By John Sittler TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence honored Olympic ski slopestyle bronze medalist Nick Goepper as a “distinguished Hoosier” Monday at the Statehouse. Goepper was born in Lawrenceburg but currently resides in Colorado, where he moved several years ago to train. […]
Alcohol sales at the fair close to becoming law
By Jacob Rund TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Alcohol sales at the Indiana State Fair are one step from being a reality after a bill to repeal the ban on alcoholic beverages during the event passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday. The bill, authored by Sen. James Merritt, R- Indianapolis, seeks to end a nearly […]
House of Representatives \ Rep. David Niezgodski
Injured state representative returns to work
By Jacob Rund TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – After being injured in a car accident last Thursday evening, Rep. David Niezgodski, D-South Bend, returned to the Indiana House of Representatives on Tuesday. The accident happened just before 7 p.m. on the north side of the Statehouse at the intersections of Ohio Street and Capitol Avenue when a […]
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State rep., daughter recovering from injuries after downtown crash
By Jessica Wray TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – A state representative and his daughter – who were injured in a crash Thursday night – have been treated and released for their injuries. Rep. David Niezgodski, D-South Bend, and his 23-year-old daughter, Rachael, were in a Cadillac traveling westbound on Ohio Street around 7 p.m. Thursday when […]
State rep., daughter critically injured in downtown crash
By Erika Brock TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – A state representative and his daughter were in critical but stable condition after a crash near the Statehouse Thursday evening. According to Indianapolis Metropolitan Police, it happened around 7 p.m. at the intersection of West Ohio Street and Capitol Avenue. Police said a Cadillac driven by 53-year-old State Rep. […]
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Video & Story: Senate keeps HJR 3 off ballot until at least 2016
HJR-3 Senate Second Reading from TheStatehouseFile.com on Vimeo. By Erika Brock TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Hoosiers won’t be seeing the same-sex marriage amendment on this year’s ballot. After the Indiana House of Representatives voted to eliminate the controversial second sentence last month, it was up to the Senate to decide whether to re-add the sentence or […]
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Video & story: Committee strips corporate tax hike from mass transit bill
Corporate taxes are issue in Indiana mass transit debate from TheStatehouseFile.com on Vimeo. By Lesley Weidenbener TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – A House committee on Wednesday stripped a corporate tax increase out of a bill that would authorize an expanded mass transit system for Central Indiana. But the committee left language that lets local officials increase individual […]
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New slogan is ‘Honest-to-Goodness Indiana’
By Paige Clark TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – The state is making an effort to increase tourism with its new slogan – “Honest-to-Goodness Indiana.” The new brand cost $100,000 to create and the state will spend an additional $1 million implementing it. The advertisements are centered on a “story telling platform” to draw people in. The brand […]
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Video & story: Pence declares energy emergency, steps to ease propane shortage
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence declares energy emergency for propane from TheStatehouseFile.com on Vimeo. By Ryanne Wise TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS – Gov. Mike Pence declared an energy emergency Wednesday as he discussed his plans to help Hoosiers during the state’s propane shortage. Pence suspended limits on loads for propane suppliers and directed state agencies to work […]
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