Mar 17 Politics Indiana Democratic Boycott Continues Over Labor Bill The bill would raise the threshold at which union participation and wages are required on those projects. Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he’s made his final offer toward a compromise. He says in addition to the higher fine, discussions about a formal censure of Democrats will begin next week. By Rick Howlett Mar 17 Politics Indiana Democratic Boycott Continues Over Labor Bill Rick Howlett
Mar 13 Politics Indiana House Stalemate Entering Fourth Week The Democrats fled three weeks ago to protest the Republican majority's legislative agenda, including measures dealing with labor unions and education. By Rick Howlett Mar 13 Politics Indiana House Stalemate Entering Fourth Week Rick Howlett
Mar 2 Local News Indiana House GOP, Democratic Leaders Meet The two leaders discussed labor and education bills that Democrats find objectionable and want withdrawn from consideration. Republican House Speaker Brian Bosma says he won’t take any bills off the calendar. Democratic Leader Patrick Bauer planned to return to Urbana, Illinois but said the two sides moved a bit closer to compromise. By Rick Howlett Mar 2 Local News Indiana House GOP, Democratic Leaders Meet Rick Howlett