Shortchanged public defense fees risk funding crunch, agency says
Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys Executive Director Derrick Mason said he’s “sounding the alarm” now to “avoid a crisis in funding that other states have encountered.”
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Judge upholds Indiana law removing alumni-elected members from IU board
The judge found that a law giving Gov. Mike Braun full control of Indiana University’s Board of Trustee membership is constitutional, ruling against a would-be candidate who alleged it was unjust special legislation.
Ballard campaign disavows ‘rogue’ volunteer accused of forging signatures
Hamilton County officials have reported a page of 10 signatures submitted by a volunteer for Greg Ballard’s independent campaign for Indiana secretary of state as potentially fraudulent.
Indiana rejects, cancels voter registration for more than half of flagged immigrant Hoosiers
Voting rights advocates are seeking a preliminary injunction, arguing that the law unfairly forces burdens on naturalized citizens with temporary credentials.
Indiana attorney general readies new immigration biz enforcement powers
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday warned Hoosier businesses knowingly employing unauthorized workers that, come July 1, he’ll act on federally compiled lists of suspected violators.
NIPSCO, industrial customers split on inflation cost recovery before Indiana Supreme Court
The state’s highest court heard arguments Thursday from the Northern Indiana Public Service Co. and six customers known as the NIPSCO Industrial Group.
Investigators offering reward after all-terrain trackchairs stolen from Indiana state park
The battery-powered trackchairs, worth about $25,000 apiece, were purchased with a grant from the Lilly Endowment.
Feds owe Indiana millions for immigration detention at state prison
Federal government payments to keep immigration detainees at an Indiana prison are lagging by five months, according to monthly reporting released under a new state law.
Braun willing to consider pot legalization as report finds Hoosiers spend $2B on cannabis
Indiana residents have more than doubled their cannabis use over the past decade, researchers said.
Report: 160-plus state officials accused of sexual harassment, including in Indiana
The National Women’s Defense League found that just 30% of accused lawmakers face any formal consequences and 40% resign. Only seven have served jail time.
Indiana college ID voting ban goes back into effect as injunction is stayed
The state of Indiana filed an emergency motion for a suspension of the preliminary injunction.
State Ethics Commission rules against former IEDC official, grants waiver to governor’s aide
Matthew Wade requested a formal advisory opinion on whether his offer would trigger the statute.
Indiana strips nearly 1,800 noncitizens of CDLs
House Enrolled Act 1200 narrowed eligibility by requiring that non-domiciled commercial drivers hold H-2A, H-2B or E-2 visas to receive and maintain their CDLs, effective April 1.
Gov. Mike Braun declines to sign needle exchange extension
A ban on cryptocurrency ATMs earned the governor’s signature.
Last-minute attempt to revive hemp drug ban fails in final hours
Efforts in Indiana have consistently failed amid a House-Senate stalemate on how expansive or limiting the state’s approach should be.
Indiana lawmakers eye executive order costs in bill on its way to governor
Gov. Mike Braun has issued more than 80 executive orders since taking office in January of last year.
Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.