FEB. 13-19, 2026
In this week's issue, reporter Maura Johnson talks to a 31-year-old attorney who has been dubbed the "expungement queen" and specializes in helping people who have been convicted of crimes get a fresh start. And writer Sam Stall tells the story of Chanel Parker, who has spent nearly 20 years working at the Marion Superior Court Youth Services Center.
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Indianapolis attorney’s small firm helps clients start over
Initially dubbed Indiana’s “expungement queen” by a mentor and now peers, Stephanie Renner runs a small practice in Indianapolis that focuses on several areas: criminal, divorce, prenuptial.
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Advocate welcomes honors, but reward for her is helping the kids
She was recognized recently by the Indianapolis Colts as the team’s 2025 Inspire Change Changemaker Award recipient.
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BMV rule barring gender marker changes effective this week
IYG, a group that supports LGBTQ+ youth and young adults, said in a news release that the move comes despite two public hearings producing hours of testimony in opposition.
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Indiana reaches $6.25M settlement with pharmaceutical companies over EpiPen prices
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced the settlement Monday, just over a year after filing an antitrust lawsuit against Pfizer Inc., Viatris Inc. and several other companies that distribute injectable epinephrine devices.
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McKinney School of Law to celebrate student, faculty artists at annual event
Submissions were accepted from current McKinney students, faculty, staff and alumni, and will be displayed in the Ruth Lilly Law Library’s commons area Feb. 16-20.
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John Huldin and William Sweet: Opportunities, risks in a changing EPA enforcement universe
The memo boils down to a complete realignment of OECA’s mechanisms relying on a “compliance first” lodestar to shape all of its actions.
Read MoreMelissa A. Hamer: Water in Indiana: Rights, wells, and a thirst for regulation
Fast-forward to today, and the idea of just taking water because you can mostly has disappeared into a tangle of laws.
Read MoreDavid McGimpsey and Andrew Rankin: Clean energy enters new era under Opportunity Zone Program
Under the OBBBA, the Opportunity Zone Program will see nuanced changes implemented on a rolling basis until Dec. 31.
Read MoreLauren Aguilar: Energy planning should balance reliability, affordability
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act accelerated the phaseout or termination of certain energy tax credits added by the Inflation Reduction Act.
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