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Taft's Government Relations practice group has a long and distinguished history of working with federal, state and local government officials and agencies in crafting public policies, drafting legislation and resolving controversies. We provide a voice in government affairs for individuals, organizations and public and private entities with diverse needs. Clients turn to our Government Relations attorneys for legal representation in proceedings conducted by local, state and federal administrative agencies, departments, commissions and boards.
The purpose of this newsletter is to provide you with updates and current issues going on in Indiana government.
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Gov. Pence Signs two Utility Bills but Vetoes "No More Stringent" Proposal
There were three bills of interest to the utility world this session, and all three focus on the water and sewer sectors. The bills are SB 257, SB 347 and SB 383, all authored by Sen. Ed Charbonneau. |
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Indiana Legislature Loosens Purse Strings in Non-Budget Year
Hoosier lawmakers weren't shy about spending money in this year's legislative session, allocating hundreds of millions of dollars to Indiana roadways and approving an additional $42 million for the Regional Cities Program. This new state spending, a rarity in a non-budget year, was accomplished without raising taxes on Indiana residents. Instead, fiscal leaders utilized state budget reserves and proceeds from last year's tax amnesty program to cover the new expenses. |
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Lawmakers Tackle Bills Dealing with Lawsuits, Health and Education
Click here to read a summary of Indiana legislation including:
- HB 1047 - State Court Motion Clerk Program
- HB 1127 - Lawsuit lending
- SB 28 - Medical Malpractice
- HB 1263 - Health information and telemedicine services
- SB 165 - Healthy Indiana Plan
- SB 200 - ISTEP
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The Vices + Firearms
The 2016 Indiana General Assembly session saw activity in all vice related industries: alcohol, tobacco and gambling (oops! - not really gambling), as well as firearms. |
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Civil Rights Legislation Fails to Advance
Indiana Competes, a coalition of more than 400 businesses and associations formed to support updating Indiana's civil rights statutes, was a new endeavor this year. Many Taft clients were members of the group. A few specific bills were filed in the Senate this year to address Indiana's civil rights statutes. |
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