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E-News 1-26-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana Lawmakers Closing in on Halfway Point of Session Indiana lawmakers have been working at a busy pace since the start of session on Jan. 8. With three weeks of committee work in the books, lawmakers have until the middle of next week to hold hearings on final bills as a key deadline for committee work approaches. The first half of session is expected to conclude early on the week of Feb. 5. After a short break that week, the General Assembly will start the second half of session on Feb. 12.           The IBA is...
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E-News 1-19-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Communities Can Now Apply for Help With Housing Infrastructure Costs State Rep. Doug Miller, R-Elkhart, announced communities looking to increase housing stock can now apply for state funding through the Residential Housing Infrastructure Assistance Program. The fund helps local governments cover the costs of housing infrastructure like water distribution systems, electric or gas distribution lines, and new streets, roads and bridges. Read more     The IBA is tracking several bills as the 2024 legislative session progresses,...
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E-News 1-12-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Indiana General Assembly Gavels in for Start of Legislative Session The Indiana General Assembly started their work for the 2024 legislative session this past Monday. Lawmakers got to work quickly, holding committee hearings on a number of different topics throughout the week. Committees must finish their work by the first part of February. The IBA is tracking several bills, including:     Senate Bill 188 – Actions on deposit accounts Read more House Bill 1084 – Privacy of firearms financial transactions Read more House Bill 1284...
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E-News 1-5-24 STATE GOVERNMENT RELATIONS Former Hobart Councilman Named Melton’s Successor A longtime Hobart community leader is heading to Indianapolis next week as Northwest Indiana's newest state senator. Former Hobart city councilman David Vinzant, a Democrat, will represent all or parts of Gary, Hobart, Merrillville and Crown Point as he completes the 11 months remaining in the Indiana Senate term of now-Gary Mayor Eddie Melton. Vinzant edged out Gary Councilman Mark Spencer in a tight Senate District 3 caucus.  Read more Eight State Lawmakers Will Not Seek Reelection Ahead of 2024...
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