Crawford sues over pay seizure during Statehouse walkout

06/16/11 Rep. Bill Crawford, one of the 39 Democrats who took part in a five-week long walk-out that shut down the Indiana House of Representatives, filed a lawsuit today in Marion County contesting the seizure of his pay to cover the fines he and others were assessed.

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Goodin joins study committee

07/03/11 State Rep. Terry Goodin, D-Austin, has been named to a legislative study committee that will meet during the coming months. Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer, D-South Bend, said the committee will explore a variety of issues that...

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State legislative bills raise conservative group's profile

07/13/11 The nonprofit American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, made up of conservative state lawmakers and corporate executives, crafted the language that has resulted in similar legislation in several states. Watchdog groups are scrutinizing the organization's practices. In late January, the Indiana House of Representatives adopted a resolution asking Congress to compel the Environmental ...

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