A bill establishing care standards for dog breeders and pet stores yet would simultaneously kill local ordinances banning retail dog sales moves back to the House after passing through the
A bill establishing care standards for dog breeders and pet stores that would simultaneously strike local ordinances banning dog sales moves back to the House after passing through the Senate
"If we re going to keep regulating from the Statehouse then why should we even have city councils and other local governments?" asked state Sen. Greg Taylor.
Legislation sponsored by a Northwest Indiana lawmaker reducing protections for the state s remaining wetlands is the first new law signed this year by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Supporters of wetland legislation approved Tuesday by the Indiana legislature say the regulations are fair to residents, property owners, agriculture and developers while those against it say the state has already weakened wetland protections and this will only serve to damage sensitive ecosystems, increase flooding and decrease water quality. Now it will be up to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb .