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Just six months after a former Indiana lawmaker was sentenced to a year in federal prison for gambling-related corruption, industry expansion proposals are moving through the Legislature.
The Indianapolis Public Schools board took a stand against bills at the Indiana Statehouse that could dismantle the district in a statement at its Thursday meeting, calling on the public to share their concerns with lawmakers.
President Donald Trump said his 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico are coming on Saturday, but he’s still considering whether to include oil from those countries as part of his import taxes.
A woman is suing the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department and the City of Indianapolis after claiming IMPD was negligent in their pursuit of a stolen vehicle, which led to a police chase that ultimately resulted in her husband’s death.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Tamara Kay v. The Irish Rover Inc.
24A-CT-335
Civil tort. Affirms St. Joseph Superior Court Senior Judge Stephen David’s order granting The Irish Rover, Inc.’s motion to dismiss Tamara Kay’s defamation claim. Finds the designated evidence established as a matter of law that The Irish Rover acted in good faith and in reasonable basis in law and fact. Also finds that the trial court properly dismissed Kay’s complaint under Indiana’s anti-SLAPP statute. Attorneys for appellant: Kimberly Jeselskis, William Brinkerhoff, Hannah Joseph. Attorneys for appellee: James Bopp, Jr., Taylor Shetina.
After two hours of testimony from roughly three dozen people, a committee chair opted not to advance a proposal to move a casino license from a southeastern Indiana community to a city 160 miles north—an idea that pitted neighbor against neighbor in the casino’s potential new home.
After a multi-year hiatus, A-F grades are likely to be used again to measure the quality of Indiana’s schools. The return to a statewide letter grade system is outlined in Republican Rep. Bob Behning’s House Bill 1498, which unanimously passed out of the House Education Committee on Wednesday.
In his first State of the State address, Indiana Gov. Mike Braun on Wednesday doubled down on several of his campaign promises, focusing heavily on economic issues.
Meta has agreed to pay $25 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump against the company after it suspended his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to three people familiar with the matter
Chief Justice Loretta Rush highlighted the courts’ busy dockets and how technological tools helped to provide increased access to justice in her 11th State of the Judiciary address Wednesday.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Aron Phillip Smith v. State of Indiana
24A-CR-548
Criminal. Affirms Madison Circuit Court Judge Mark Dudley’s denial of Aron Smith’s request for new court-appointed counsel. Finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion or violate Smith’s right to counsel under the United States or Indiana Constitutions when it allowed Smith to dismiss trial counsel from his case and denied his request for a new court-appointed attorney. Also finds the trial court did not abuse its discretion when it declined Smith’s request for additional testimony on the matter. Attorney for appellant: Mark Leeman. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Ian McLean.
The Indiana Supreme Court has appointed Elkhart Superior Court Judge Andrew Hicks to serve as one of the state’s commercial court judges.
An Indianapolis man was sentenced to more than six years in federal prison for committing an armed carjacking of a United States Postal Service truck in June 2022.
House lawmakers heard two bills on Tuesday that are priority legislation for Republicans, one that would potentially redefine nonprofit hospitals in Indiana and another, six-pronged effort that would make several changes to the health care landscape.
With Hoosier employees increasingly using payment tools that let them tap earned wages before a regularly scheduled payday, an Indiana lawmaker is proposing a new framework to regulate the “earned wage access” industry.
As President Donald Trump’s administration ramps up widespread deportation efforts, Gov. Mike Braun ordered Indiana law enforcement agencies to follow any immigration directives issued by the federal government.
Just a little over a week into his second term, President Donald Trump is taking steps to maximize his power, sparking chaos and what critics contend is a constitutional crisis as he challenges the separation of powers that have defined American government for more than 200 years.
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking to phase out sheltered work programs that are allowed to pay disabled workers less than minimum wage.
State Rep. Hal Slager is rightfully trying to close a loophole that stems from a complicated U.S. Supreme Court ruling in a federal public corruption case involving former Portage Mayor James Snyder.
The Indiana General Assembly also is considering several measures that would support the new president’s efforts to shut down illegal immigration.
