Federal judge blocks Indiana law requiring age verification for porn websites
U.S. District Court Judge Richard Young issued a preliminary injunction Friday blocking a law set to go into effect Monday requiring age verification for porn websites.
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Holcomb defends Indiana’s move to carry out execution, saying ‘justice will be served’
Gov. Eric Holcomb doubled down Thursday on the state’s move to seek an execution date for Fort Wayne’s Joseph Corcoran, who was convicted of murdering four people in 1997.
State GOP crowns Randy Head as leader of party in Indiana
The Indiana Republican State Committee unanimously elected former lawmaker and lobbyist Randy Head to be the next chair of the state GOP on Monday, naming a successor for former chair Anne Hathaway.
Hoosier voters oppose strict abortion ban, new poll finds
A new poll by Our Choice Coalition, an abortion-rights political action committee, shows 64% of surveyed Hoosiers believe abortion should be legal in all or most cases and 58% believe Indiana’s current abortion ban is too restrictive.
As bird flu continues to spread, Indiana holds off on mandatory dairy cattle testing
As avian flu continues to spread to dairy cows across the United States, Hoosier officials said farmers are keeping a close eye on their herds, but animal testing mostly remains optional.
Letter reveals that federal prosecutors declined to charge man who threatened Indiana congressman
A Fort Wayne man convicted for harassing and intimidating U.S. Rep. Jim Banks was given a pass by federal prosecutors, who declined to act on the case despite apparently pursuing similar cases in other districts — according to a December letter Banks sent to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.
Democrat announces run for lieutenant governor
Clif Marsiglio has filed to seek the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination, the second Hoosier seeking the role.
Beckwith poses ‘serious threat’ to Braun’s campaign, says GOP powerhouse lawyer
Indiana Republican gubernatorial nominee Mike Braun faces a “serious threat” to his candidacy after Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith was selected as his running mate, according to an internal campaign memo penned by prominent conservative attorney Jim Bopp.
Indiana’s driver’s test and high failure rates draw criticism
Indiana has the highest failure rates for its driver’s license test in the U.S., with more than 1,362,100 Hoosiers failing the test from 2020 to 2023, according to a recent USA Today report.
Hoosier GOP insiders spurn party establishment, nominate Beckwith for lieutenant governor
Indiana’s GOP delegates narrowly named Noblesville pastor Micah Beckwith as the Republican nominee for lieutenant governor in a shocking vote at the party’s convention Saturday.
State senator’s letter critical of hospital association casts shadow on 2025 health care discussions
Sen. Chris Garten, a Republican from Charlestown, wrote that some legislators had described the Indiana Hospital Association as “arrogant” and “disingenuous.”
Indiana Department of Health denied first-choice attorneys by AG in abortion records lawsuit
Indiana law specifically stipulates that no state agency can hire an attorney to represent it and the state without written consent from the attorney general.
DNC awards $70,000 to Indiana Democratic Party in down-ballot ‘boost’
The Indiana Democratic Party hopes to break GOP supermajorities in the Legislature. The funds will go toward hiring organizers and improving data capabilities, according to a news release.
Morales weighs in on Indiana poll worker ban following alleged voter intimidation incident
After a southern Indiana poll worker was accused of intimidating a voter in the May primary election — and subsequently barred from working in future Perry County elections — Secretary of State Diego Morales has sided with the worker, calling the ban “unenforceable.”
John Rust files to terminate U.S. Senate committee, closing door on his campaign ‘for now’
Rust’s termination report, received by the Federal Election Commission on May 29, shows that the Seymour egg farmer’s campaign has zero cash on hand after tallying up his expenses and returning roughly $6,000 in contributions to himself and his brother.
Braun to participate in two general election debates
In a Monday morning release, the Republican gubernatorial nominee and sitting U.S. Sen. Mike Braun indicated that he would participate in two general election debates slated for October.
Indiana’s abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments
Abortion providers asserted during closing arguments Friday that narrow medical exemptions and a hospital requirement under the state’s near-total abortion ban deprive Hoosiers of their constitutional right to get the procedure when necessary to protect their health.
Testimony begins in case against Indiana’s strict abortion ban
The lawsuit comes almost a year after the state Supreme Court upheld the ban but left the door open for Hoosiers to sue over specific parts of the law.
New records shed small light on state dollars spent for Rokita discipline, Bernard cases
The new records made available by Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office show only a few expenses directly related to his disciplinary case. Even so, the documents indicate more than $100,000 was spent in the weeks surrounding Dr. Caitlin Bernard’s case before the Indiana Medical Licensing Board.
What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions?
Committees can either repay the loans, or the person or entity that made the loan can choose to forgive it, according to the Indiana Election Division.