07/10/12 Did you know that on July 1: A smoking ban took effect across Indiana? Laws affecting public intoxication were changed? There now are tougher restrictions against nepotism in government? You’re now able to buy a motorcycle on Sundays without breaking the law? July 1 is the traditional effective date for most of the...
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07/02/12 North Central Indiana state representatives have been named to legislative study committees that will meet during the coming months. “The members of the North Central delegation are a multi-talented group with a wealth of experience and knowledge,” said Indiana House Democratic Leader B. Patrick Bauer of South Bend. “These legislators’ contributions to the...
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INDIANAPOLIS – These have not been the best of times for the Daniels Administration. For a governor fond of bragging nationally that his administration should serve as a shining example of how to run the machinery of government, a number of recent events have demonstrated that these folks are just as fallible as previous...
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03/14/12 The end of any legislative session causes conflicting feelings for those of us who take part in the process. You go into any session hoping that you can pass a few bills that can help improve the lives of the people of Indiana. You want to see things done that get Hoosiers back...
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08/01/11 INDIANAPOLIS – “Right to work?” What could be wrong with that? Plenty. “Right to work” is like so many terms that sound innocent, but are filled with danger. In this case, the danger is aimed directly at working men and women across Indiana. “Right to work” is an effort by corporate interests to...
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6/10/11 Even though the 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly ended just over a month ago, planning already has started on the 2012 session.             Our work during the next several months won’t generate as much public attention as it does when the Indiana House and Senate are in session, but this time...
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Across Indiana, the school year is drawing to a close.             Certainly it is a time for reflection, but I believe this year demands something more than simply rehashing fond memories of times with friends.             Through initiatives enacted by single-party rule in our state government, we are about to see a series of...
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04/18/11 Nancy Dembowski, Representative for House District 17 talked about the remaining session and some of the bills being considered. Dembowski said, “The 2011 session of the Indiana General Assembly will be over in two weeks. The end cannot come soon enough for the people of Indiana.” She noted, “In recent days, we have...
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04/13/11 Legislation co-authored by State Rep. Nancy Dembowski (D-Knox) that will benefit Indiana’s mint distilleries is on its way to Gov. Mitch Daniels for final approval.           House Bill 1451 was approved unanimously by the Indiana Senate earlier this week. Since the bill was not changed in that chamber, it will go directly to...
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02/28/11Friday afternoon Indiana Representative Nancy Dembowski released her weekly “Statehouse Report.”  She addressed issues including the Democrats leaving the state to avoid a quorum and the legislation being proposed that that can’t stop due to the Republicans having a majority. Her report follows in its complete form: As you may have heard, I am...
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