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IUPUI basketball moves to Pepsi Coliseum

The Statehouse File — Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 -0400

IUPUI Jaguars will be playing at the Pepsi Coliseum by the 2014 basketball season. by The Statehouse File By Tim Grimes The Jaguars will play at the facility formerly known as the Pepsi Coliseum as part of a partnership with the Indiana State Fair Commission.…

New laws aim to attack illegal drugs

The Statehouse File — Wed, 08 May 2013 16:00:00 -0400

Pence signs two bills that looks to crack down on meth and synthetic drugs in Indiana. by The Statehouse File By Tim Grimes Gov. Mike Pence signed into law two bills Tuesday that are meant to crack down on illegal drugs.…

Pence signs budget, tax-cut bill into law

Lesley Weidenbener — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Gov. Pence signs a variety of bills that will affect schools, roads, and other issues close to the hearts of Hoosiers. by Lesley Weidenbener By Lesley Weidenbener Hoosier workers will get income tax breaks in 2015 and 2017 under a $30 billion, two-year budget bill that Republican Gov. Mike Pence signed into law Thursday.…

Pence signs gambling, speedway bills

Lesley Weidenbener — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Gov. Mike Pence signs bills that will loan money to Speedway and provide Indiana casinos a tax break. by Lesley Weidenbener By Lesley Weidenbener Gov. Mike Pence signed bills Friday that will give tax breaks to casinos and finance improvements at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.…

Pence signs sentencing bills into law

Lesley Weidenbener — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Gov. Pence signs legislation that heavily affects ex-offenders in their life after prison. by Lesley Weidenbener Gov. Mike Pence has signed bills to revamp the state's felony sentencing laws and give some offenders the ability to expunge their records. "Indiana should be the worst place in America to commit a serious crime and the best place, once you've done your time, to get a second chance," Pence said in a statement.…

Pence vetoes occupational licensing

Lesley Weidenbener — Wed, 08 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400

Gov. Mike Pence vetoed his first two bills on Tuesday, nixing legislation that would have required professional licensing and regulations for several jobs. by Lesley Weidenbener Gov. Mike Pence vetoed his first two bills on Tuesday, nixing legislation that would have required professional licensing and regulations for several jobs. Pence said he's been pushing for less occupational licensing - not more.…

Leucadia to quit Rockport coal project

The Statehouse File — Wed, 01 May 2013 11:30:00 -0400

Indiana has "changed the rules in the middle of the game" says a Leucadia rep by moving re-evaluate a contract detested by consumer and environmental advocates. by The Statehouse File By Tim Grimes Developers that financed a project that would turn coal into synthetic natural gas say they're closing up shop.…

Slideshow: Moms (and Dads) Against Gun Violence

Mark A. Lee — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0400

We captured some of the moments from an emotionally charged meeting of parents rallying against gun violence. by Mark A. Lee

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Legislature seeks HSA health-care expansion

The Statehouse File — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 04:00:00 -0500

The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would have Indiana Gov. Mike Pence pursue an expansion of health care for the poor, but not in the way prescribed by the U.S. Congress. by The Statehouse File By Tim Grimes TheStatehouseFile.com INDIANAPOLIS - The Senate passed a bill Tuesday that would have Indiana Gov. Mike Pence pursue an expansion of health care for the poor, but not in the way prescribed by the U.S. Congress.…