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Illinois Senate OKs medical marijuana

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:52:05 PDT

Illinois' governor must decide if he'll sign a measure allowing the use of medical marijuana after the state Senate approved a bill Friday. Illinois would join Michigan as the second state in the Midwest to legalize it.

Pence appoints new DNR director

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:55:59 PDT

Gov. Mike Pence has appointed Cameron Clark as the new director of the Department of Natural Resources.

Donnelly: U.S. aid, no troops for Syria

Dan Klein — Mon, 06 May 2013 20:31:16 PDT

U.S. Senator Joe Donnelly told News 18 Monday that no American troops will be sent to Syria, but the United States needed to provide aid to the rebel opposition.

Rokita urges Hoosiers to report damage

Sat, 04 May 2013 16:29:14 PDT

This week, Republican Congressman Todd Rokita urged those affected by the flood to turn in their damages to the Department of Homeland Security. Rokita said he wants people to get federal aid if they so choose.

Gov. Mike Pence involved in car crash

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:52:28 PDT

Gov. Mike Pence was involved in a car crash Thursday morning in downtown Indianapolis.

IN Guard expects fewer furloughs

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:48:30 PDT

Indiana National Guard members don't face as many furlough days as first expected under automatic federal budget cuts, although its leader says that will still take a toll.

Democrats call for 'power grab' veto

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:49:08 PDT

Marion County Democrats are seeking a veto of the bill that would eliminate four members of the City-County Council.

Security increased at the White House

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:33:39 PDT

The Secret Service expanded its security perimeter at the White House on Monday following the explosions at the Boston Marathon.

Lawmakers make live dealer, jobs push

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:51:18 PDT

State lawmakers are in the home stretch of a legislative session where the top priority is jobs. But an attempt to create new jobs in the gaming industry is going nowhere.

Bill to arm teachers shelved

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 15:44:32 PDT

The bill to put guns in the hands of teachers in Indiana schools is off the table in the General Assembly.

Committee approves guns in schools bill

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 10:16:48 PDT

The idea of giving teachers guns and gun training won approval in an Indiana House Committee Tuesday morning.

Lawmakers getting ready for busy week

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 15:27:19 PDT

Legislators are preparing to wrap up the 2013 session at the Indiana statehouse.

Democrats accuse Pence of hypocrisy

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 11:22:52 PDT

Gov. Mike Pence has thrown his support behind selected pieces of legislation and, in a couple of cases, they are bills that would create new regulations. Critics are now posing questions; the governor took office promising to reduce state regulations.

Donnelly changes stance on gay marriage

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 07:41:20 PDT

Friday, Democrat Senator Joe Donnelly announced he has changed his stance on gay marriage.

Rokita talks guns at Lincoln Day Dinner

Dan Klein — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 20:53:28 PDT

Almost 200 Tippecanoe County Republicans gathered for some conversation and to raise a little money Thursday.

Senator Coats on taxes, North Korea

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:24:48 PDT

U.S. Senator Dan Coats was in town Thursday discussing what issues Hoosiers are facing.

Early Head Start dealing with cuts

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:29:48 PDT

The sequester cuts could soon be affecting the poorest children in the state. Now staff members at a local children's program have to face the inevitable.

Senators pass anti-bullying bill

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:24:10 PDT

A Senator committee has passed a bill that focuses on bullying in the classroom.

Rick Cornstuble leaving Lafayette

Wed, 03 Apr 2013 05:36:24 PDT

A well-known Lafayette man is packing up and heading west. Rick Cornstuble says a part of him does not want to leave. News 18 spoke with him one last time.

Staff could become armed in schools

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 21:16:10 PDT

Each of Indiana's public and charter schools would have to have an employee carry a loaded gun during school hours under a bill approved by a state House committee.

House backs tighter abortion pill rules

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:58:30 PDT

The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday afternoon that creates new regulations for the use of the abortion drug known as RU-486.

Abortion bill moves through Statehouse

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:42:13 PDT

The bill that would increase restrictions on abortions in Indiana is moving through the Statehouse.

Mass Transit heads to senate committee

Tue, 02 Apr 2013 05:02:09 PDT

The proposal for a mass transit system in Indiana could take a step forward at the Statehouse.

Lawmakers consider bottle bill

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 11:33:40 PDT

Michigan has one. Indiana doesn’t. But now there is talk of implementing a refundable deposit program for cans and bottles in the Hoosier State.

Judge: Senators can't defend imm. law

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:23:08 PDT

A federal judge on Friday rebuffed three Indiana lawmakers who asked to defend parts of the state's immigration law in court after the attorney general declined to do so.

Tougher bath salts law approved

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:27:07 PDT

Indiana lawmakers have approved a bill that would make it illegal to possess or deal "lookalike" synthetic drugs similar to those known as "bath salts" and other nicknames.

Three file for vacant commissioner seat

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 20:53:26 PDT

Three people have filed for the vacant commissioner seat in Carroll County.

Bill violating freedom of speech?

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 16:07:28 PDT

A House committee has passed a controversial bill that was designed to protect animals and property owners.

Bill to restrict abortion advances

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 10:04:06 PDT

The latest effort to restrict abortion in Indiana produced an emotional public hearing at the Statehouse Wednesday morning.

Donnelly supports gun background checks

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 08:44:12 PDT

Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he supports background checks for gun buyers, including those who purchase firearms at gun shows.