JULY 16 – JULY 29, 2025
The high costs of lethal-injection drugs could reopen legislative debate over the death penalty in Indiana, Managing Editor Daniel Carson reports. Some are calling for the repeal of the death penalty, while others are calling for less costly alternatives, such as a firing squad. In this issue, Carson also provides a deeper look at President Donald Trump's nominees for U.S. Attorney in Indiana: Tom Wheeler and Adam Mildred. Ever wondered how many offenders and arrestees are on electronic monitoring in Indiana. Reporter Cameron Shaw has the answer and more about the types of offenders on house arrest. In Focus, reporter Maura Johnson examines what impact Trump's decision to rescind guidance on emergency abortions could have on Indiana hospitals.
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More executions? Some doubts rise amid concerns about the high cost of lethal-injection drugs
State officials spent $1.175 million on lethal injection doses over the past year — $600,000 of which was spent on drugs that expired before use.
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Nominees Wheeler, Mildred ready to serve as U.S. Attorneys in Indiana
Tom Wheeler and Adam Mildred were nominated by President Donald Trump in June to serve as Indiana’s Southern and Northern District U.S. Attorneys, respectively. They now await confirmation by the U.S. Senate.
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More than 14,000 Hoosiers on electronic monitoring, data shows
In 2024, alleged crimes against a person—including battery, kidnapping, robbery and sex crimes—accounted for the most pre-trial adults on electronic monitoring at 41%
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European, American students converge on Purdue’s campus for annual civic education program
The program was established by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs in 2006 to mark Benjamin Franklin’s 300th birthday.
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Trump rescinded guidance on emergency abortions. Now what?
Some say Trump’s decision is detrimental to the ability of health care providers to determine when they can perform these abortions lawfully.
Read MoreNorris Cunningham: How the Loper Bright decision affects long-term care facilities
While the decision affects all regulated industries, its implications for long-term care providers are particularly significant.
Read MoreBrandon Shirley, Madison Hartman Harada, & Thomas Abrams: Indiana limits pharmacy benefit manager vertical integration
The new law introduces multiple changes to how pharmacy benefits are managed and delivered in Indiana
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Greg Weaver: State takes huge leap forward in government transparency
Starting July 1, the state required many local government boards to start livestreaming their public meetings on the internet. That seems to put Indiana in rare air when it comes to government access and transparency.
Read MoreSeth Wilson: What’s in a name? Consider something like Apple OS 26
Apple is standardizing version numbers across all devices– macOS 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, which will help alleviate confusion and help keep things consistent with updates.
Read MoreMolly Madden & Cassidy Segura Clouse: What should be a lawyer’s role in the rule of law?
The Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct say lawyers “should further the public’s understanding of and confidence in the rule of law.”
Read MoreRoy Graham: Indiana is a great place to practice law, except for…
It’s important to acknowledge both the strengths and the challenges of our legal system.
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IndyBar: Why I Will Give on IndyBar’s Day of Giving on Sept. 30
Consider what IndyBar has given you and give in return.
Read MoreIndyBar: We welcomed U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson to Sold-Out Luncheon
The event marked the first time a sitting Supreme Court justice has headlined an Indianapolis Bar Association event, and the legal community showed up in full force to welcome her.
Read MoreIndyBar: President’s Update
The association’s nominating committee is requesting applications of interest for the 2026 Board of Directors.
Read MoreIndyBar: Sips, Sunshine, and Success: WLD’s Summer Celebration of Women in Law
The Indianapolis Bar Association’s Women and the Law Division is set to host its much-anticipated Summer Reception.
Read MoreIndyBar: IndyBar Foundation Grants $35,000 to Exodus Refugee through their Community Empowerment Grant
The foundation received 24 applications from various community nonprofits, government agencies, and more this spring.
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