Slew of bills dealing with state contracts, health care, casinos and more head to Indiana governor

Final legislative roundup in Indiana includes health care, absenteeism and school accountability

One-hundred-and-seven days after the General Assembly convened, this year’s legislative session came to a close early Friday morning after a marathon day at the Statehouse.

Slew of bills dealing with state contracts, health care, casinos and more head to Braun

Among a slew of the bills sent to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday was a Senate Republican priority measure to increase transparency—and scrutiny—of state government contracts. Sen. Scott Baldwin’s Senate Enrolled Act 5 advanced for a final time from both the House and Senate with almost unanimous bipartisan support. Across both chambers, only Rep. Ryan Dvorak, D-South Bend, was opposed. Included in the final draft of the bill are new rules …

Slew of bills dealing with state contracts, health care, casinos and more head to Indiana governor

By: Casey Smith, Whitney Downard and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle For The Republic INDIANAPOLIS — Among the bills sent to Gov. Mike Braun Wednesday was a Senate Republican priority measure to increase transparency — and scrutiny — around state government contracts. Sen. Scott Baldwin’s Senate Enrolled Act 5 advanced for a final time from both the House and Senate with almost unanimous bipartisan support. Continue reading Slew o…

Indiana to ban lottery courier services, with bill awaiting governor’s signature

Indiana has edged closer to becoming the latest state to ban lottery courier services after a bill proposing the idea passed both the House and the Senate.  Lawmakers from both chambers have given their backing to House Bill 1,053, which is sponsored by Republican duo Ron Alting and Lonnie Randolph.  Earlier this week, the House voted 76-10 in favor, before the Senate voted 42-7 the same way.  The bill, which now just needs the approval Governor…