Corrections & clarifications

The Statehouse File strives to correct its errors. Please contact us at newsroom@thestatehousefile.com if you see a mistake we should correct.

See corrections and clarifications below:

April 15, 2013

A story posted on April 12 stated that two bills that outline the requirements for a constitutional convention delegate passed the House that day. They did not. Instead, the bills passed on April 15.

Senate Bill 224 passed 64-28 and Senate Bill 225 passed 64-29. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see the corrected version of the story here: http://thestatehousefile.com/bills-to-regulate-constitutional-convention-delegates-pass-house/10997/

April 2, 2013

A column posted March 31 on TheStatehouseFile.com has been clarified. It originally referred to the sponsor of Indiana High School Athletic Association events as the Indiana Farm Bureau. It is actually Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, which is owned by Indiana Farm Bureau.

Here’s a link to the corrected version: http://thestatehousefile.com/analysis-student-athletes-deserve-attention-not-sponsor/10806/

March 14, 2013

A story posted on March 14 on TheStatehouseFile.com included an incorrect number. The story now posted is corrected.  TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the mistake.

Here’s the link to the corrected version: http://thestatehousefile.com/commentary-debate-commission-needs-work/10530/

Feb. 22, 2013

A story posted Feb. 21 on TheStatehouseFile.com about the synthetic natural gas plant to be built in Rockport, Ind. incorrectly stated that the vote on the bill was 6-3, which, in fact, was the vote on an amendment. The final vote on the bill that passed out of the Senate Utilities Committee  should have said the vote was 7-2. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

Here’s the corrected version of the story: http://thestatehousefile.com/committee-overhauls-and-then-passes-rockport-synthetic-gas-bill/10173/

Feb. 7, 2013

A story posted Feb. 6 on TheStatehouseFile.com about an elections meeting incorrectly identified the date of the meeting. The story should have said the meeting took place on Wednesday, Feb. 6. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

Here’s the corrected version of the story: http://thestatehousefile.com/bill-would-restrict-voting-by-out-of-state-college-students/9874/

Jan. 16, 2013

A story posted by TheStatehouseFile.com on Tuesday incorrectly reported committee action on House Bill 1102, which would expand when local government bodies could go into executive sessions for discussion. The House Government and Regulatory Reform Committee postponed a vote on the bill. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see the original story at http://thestatehousefile.com/legislation-lets-local-boards-meet-in-executive-session-more-often/9183/.

Jan. 10, 2013

A story published by TheStatehouseFile.com on Jan. 8 should have said that a bill to remove a mandatory retirement age for the state’s appellate court justices would not affect Chief Justice Brent Dickson. The Indiana Constitution requires that appellate judges retire at the age specified by law at the start of their current term.

TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see a story correcting the mistake at this link: http://thestatehousefile.com/correction-dickson-would-not-be-affected-by-bill-to-eliminate-retirement-age-for-appellate-judges/8988/

Nov. 29, 2012

Due to a reporter’s error, a story posted on Nov. 29 about a proposed settlement in a Duke Energy rate case  should have said that four environmental groups are parties to the case but not the settlement. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the mistake.

You can see the corrected story at http://thestatehousefile.com/environmental-groups-raise-questions-about-cost-overruns-at-edwardsport-power-plant/8384/.

Nov. 13, 2012

Due to an editor’s error, a story about local income taxes posted Nov. 13, 2012 incorrectly listed three counties with income tax rates of more than 3 percent. Morgan County’s rate is not more than 3 percent. The county’s total rate is 2.72 percent per $100 of assessed value. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see a corrected version of the story here: http://thestatehousefile.com/local-income-taxes-expand-over-30-years-potential-exists-for-higher-rates/8154/ 

Sept. 17, 2012

Due to a reporter’s error, a story posted Sept. 17 about a Department of Child Services committee hearing incorrectly stated the sum that John Ryan, chief of staff at the DCS, said it would cost the state. In a press release, DCS said the new program would actually cost the state $11 million fiscal year 2013 and $20 million dollars in the subsequent years.

You can see the corrected story here: http://thestatehousefile.com/dcs-pilots-new-program-for-children-with-mental-illness/7089/

Sept. 6, 2012

Due to a reporter’s error, a story posted Sept. 6 about specialty license plates incorrectly characterized the testimony of Charlie Hyde, director of membership at the Indianapolis Zoo. Hyde said the state’s specialty license plate is a win for the state, the organizations and all Hoosiers. He did not say it was the state’s “responsibility” to provide the program. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see a corrected version of the story here: http://thestatehousefile.com/nonprofits-say-they-want-to-keep-their-specialty-license-plates/6934/

Sept. 6, 2012

Due to a reporter’s error, a photo caption posted with a study committee story about the Department of Child Services incorrectly identified one of its members. The member on the right side of the photo is Anita Harden. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

You can see the corrected caption at http://thestatehousefile.com/committee-hears-good-mostly-bad-about-child-abuse-hotline/6928/.

Sept. 6, 2012

Due to an editor’s error, the caption in a photo posted with a Sept. 5 story about synthetic drugs incorrectly identified the state’s attorney general. Pictured at right in the photo is Attorney General Greg Zoeller. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

Here is the link to the corrected story:
http://thestatehousefile.com/state-indy-to-crack-down-on-synthetic-drug-sales/6924/

Aug. 21, 2012

Due to a source error, a story about a company accused of making unlawful calls to Hoosiers posted on TheStatehouseFile.com on Aug. 17 incorrectly identified the name of the business. The is Elite Information Solutions. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

Here is a link to the corrected story:

http://thestatehousefile.com/state-sues-medical-alert-company-for-unwanted-calls/6616/

July 27, 2012

Due to an editor’s mistake, a story about a DCS study committee posted by TheStatehouseFile.com on July 26 incorrectly identified an Indianapolis television station that did a story about abuse reports that DCS had screened out. WRTV aired that story. TheStatehouseFile.com regrets the error.

Here is a link to the corrected story:
http://thestatehousefile.com/committee-charged-with-studying-child-services-agency-has-yet-to-get-going/6168/

May 16, 2012

A story posted May 16 by The Statehouse File about the Hoosier Lottery misstated the Hoosier Lottery’s 2010 profits. The story has been corrected to say the lottery produced $183 million in profits for the state in 2010. The Statehouse File regrets the error.

Here is a link to the corrected story:
http://thestatehousefile.com/state-considers-private-firm-to-run-hoosier-lottery/4875/

April 13, 2012

Due to a reporter’s error, a story posted April 12 by The Statehouse File about fundraising in the U.S. Senate race incorrectly reported Sen. Richard Lugar’s total fundraising for the first quarter 2012. The correct number is $817,000.

The Statehouse File regrets the error.

Here is a link to the corrected story:

http://thestatehousefile.com/mourdock-raises-more-cash-this-year-but-lugar-has-lots-left-to-spend/4482/

Feb. 22, 2012

Due to an editor’s mistake, The Statehouse File incorrectly reported the date of Indiana Supreme Court oral arguments in a case that will help determine who is named Indiana Secretary of State. The mistake was part of Wednesday’s podcast on Feb. 22. The report should have said those arguments will take place Feb. 29. The Statehouse File regrets the error.

Here is a link to the corrected podcast:
http://thestatehousefile.com/podcast-legislative-news-for-wednesday-feb-22-2012/3360/

Jan. 25, 2012

Due to an error by The Statehouse File, a story posted Jan. 24 about the right-to-work controversy in the House originally said Democrats offered nine amendments. Actually, Democrats offered seven amendments and Republicans offered two amendments. The Statehouse File regrets the error.

The original story has been corrected. Here’s the link to the corrected version:
http://thestatehousefile.com/democrats-boycott-as-right-to-work-bill-becomes-eligible-for-vote/2502/

A similar error also has been corrected in a Jan. 23 right-to-work story. The link to that corrected story is here:
http://thestatehousefile.com/house-gop-defeats-rtw-referendum-proposal-democrats-walk-out/2457/

Jan. 18, 2012

Due to a source’s error, a story posted Jan. 17 about township government legislation incorrectly identified Rep. Mary Ann Sullivan, D-Indianapolis, as a co-author of the bill. However, Sullivan said she is not associated with the legislation. The Statehouse File regrets the error.

Here’s a link to the corrected version of the story:
http://thestatehousefile.com/committee-debates-bill-to-transform-townships/2112/

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