Commission to select next Indiana Supreme Court leader
The Indiana Supreme Court is about to get its second new leader since 2012.
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Ex-US Attorney Hogsett eyes Indy mayoral run
Former U.S. Attorney Joe Hogsett says he's considering a 2015 run for mayor of Indianapolis.
First responders support gay marriage in Indiana
Dozens of Indiana firefighters, police officers and emergency medical workers say a federal appeals court should uphold same-sex marriage in Indiana and Wisconsin for the sake of the families of gay first responders, a spokeswoman said Monday.
Plea deal rejected for ex-Indiana county auditor
Lawyers are reworking an agreement under which a former county auditor in southern Indiana was expected to plead guilty to criminal charges of wrongly paying personal expenses with county-issued credit cards.
Indiana ethics cases find frustration in lack of disclosure
The three major ethics cases involving Indiana officials this year have one thread that ties them together: frustration from ethics watchdogs over a lack of disclosure and transparency.
Change to public employee annuities spurs exodus in Porter County
A northwestern Indiana judge will lose a combined 67 years of experience this month when all three of his employees retire.
Ex-officer says he was fired for whistle-blowing
A former police officer and council member in an Ohio River city said in a federal lawsuit that he was fired for blowing the whistle on public corruption.
Two promoted in state attorney general’s office
Former Chief Deputy Attorney General Gary Secrest will take over as assistant attorney general, a new post. Deputy Attorney General Matt Light will succeed Secrest as the chief deputy attorney general.
Venue change granted for Indy house blast suspect
A judge granted a change of venue Wednesday for the trial of one defendant in a deadly Indianapolis house explosion after prosecutors dropped their objection.
Soldiers get $92M in debt relief under settlement
Thirteen states, including Indiana, have settled an investigation into improper lending with a court agreement that is expected to provide $92 million in debt relief for 17,800 U.S. military personnel.
Feds cite Indiana Medicaid fraud unit over notices
A federal agency found that the Indiana attorney general's office didn't give proper notice in nearly a quarter of the Medicaid fraud cases it helped prosecute in recent years.
Processing issue delays bar exam submissions in multiple states
Florida-based testing software provider ExamSoft Worldwide Inc. said a processing issue has caused delays for bar exam takers in multiple states who were submitting their answers.
Church legal clinic gives immigrants place to turn
The Bridge Community Church in Logansport recently opened Indiana's 13th nonprofit immigration clinic licensed through the U.S. Bureau of Immigration Appeals.
Court allows education board lawsuit to proceed
A Marion County judge has cleared the way for a lawsuit to proceed against members of the State Board of Education that alleges public access violations.
Indiana BMV asks court to delay vanity plate sales
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has asked the state Supreme Court for permission to continue its suspension on sales of vanity plates until a court case is settled.
Indiana partnership aids domestic violence victims
An Indiana county attorney's office and a community advocacy group have partnered in an effort to help victims of domestic violence.
State asks judge to delay right-to-work ruling
The Indiana attorney general's office has asked a judge to put on hold his order striking down the state's right-to-work law.
Lake Co. judge strikes down Indiana right-to-work
A Lake County judge struck down Indiana's right-to-work ban on certain union fees in a second legal blow to the contentious law passed in 2012.
Judge rules against residents in lawsuits over hog smell
A judge has ruled state law protects four large hog farms from lawsuits filed by residents of an eastern Indiana county who complained about waste and foul smells from their operations.
Gay couples’ lawyers object to full-court hearing
Attorneys on either side of a lawsuit over Wisconsin and Indiana's overthrown gay marriage bans are wrangling over how many federal judges should hear the states' appeal, a technical issue that could make a big difference.