Indiana House approves Lake County convention center, Gary development plans
A potentially transformational plan for development in Lake County, and especially Gary, is close to reaching the governor's desk to be signed into law.
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A potentially transformational plan for development in Lake County, and especially Gary, is close to reaching the governor's desk to be signed into law.
State Sen. Rodney Pol Jr., D-Chesterton, said he was disappointed the House didn't take up the measure, especially since it passed the Senate Feb. 27 by a 49-0 margin.
The legislation sought to prohibit localities from requiring contractors sign on to a project labor agreement as a condition of bidding on certain public works projects.
Indiana schools typically don't provide any kind of sex education until at least fifth grade, except for programs focused on preventing child abuse and child sexual abuse.
"There are times when it's simply too dangerous to the public for a defendant to be released on bail," said state Rep. Chris Jeter, R-Fishers.