A positive to come out of the push for work share this year is the media attention it garnered questioning why Indiana hasn’t adopted it. Hopefully, that translates to more people knowing about the program and telling their legislators they support it. As we wrap up coverage on this issue, here is a good final assessment from the Journal [...]
SB 44 – Work Sharing Unemployment Benefits Program Authored by Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) Establishes a voluntary work sharing unemployment insurance program. Requires an employer that desires to participate in the program to submit a work sharing plan for approval by the commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD). Establishes the work sharing benefit as equal to [...]
(INDIANAPOLIS) — Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar comments on the decision today to not take a vote on work share legislation in the Senate Pensions and Labor Committee – effectively killing the policy for another year: “We know Senate Bill 44 on work share would have passed committee today if the chairman, Sen. Phil Boots [...]
Bill # and Title: HB 1051 – Sunday Sales of Alcoholic Beverages for Carryout Author: Rep. Ben Smaltz (R-Auburn) Summary: This bill allows package liquor stores, grocery stores, convenience stores, drug stores and qualifying restaurants to sell alcoholic beverages for carryout on Sunday from the hours of noon until 8 p.m. Chamber Position: Support Status: Heard last week by [...]
