Lawmakers Say Property Tax Caps Could Hurt School Funding

Senate Democrats and state educators say Indiana’s public schools could face serious funding shortfalls if a plan to cap homeowner property tax rates isn’t paid for by state government. Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports.

Illegal Immigration Meeting Held at Statehouse Sunday

Yesterday state senator Mike Delph held a meeting for members of the Hispanic community to discuss their concerns and opinions about his illegal immigration bill now being considered by the Indiana legislature.  Jay Johnson reports.

Former Congressman Endorses Obama

Former Indiana Congressman Tim Roemer has endorsed Illinois Senator Barack Obama for the Democratic presidential nomination.  Roemer, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2003, is the highest-profile Hoosier Democrat to endorse Obama this far.  Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Tony Krabill reports.

House Passes Plan to Curb Sheriff Pay

The Indiana House has approved a bill that would limit sheriff salaries to no more than that of a county prosecutor.  Indiana Public Broadcasting’s Marianne Holland reports.