‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
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Sen. Kelly sues the Pentagon over attempts to punish him, declaring it unconstitutional
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Kelly over his participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid and efforts to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Minnesota and the Twin Cities sue the federal government to stop the immigration crackdown
The lawsuit accuses the Department of Homeland Security is violating the First Amendment and other constitutional protections.
Federal court rules IU’s August 2024 expressive action policy was unconstitutional
A federal judge ruled the policy violated the First Amendment and that the school must expunge any disciplinary action it took against those cited during a protest at Dunn Meadow.
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
Indiana lawmakers haven’t cracked down on license plate readers. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has expressed concern and suggested some guidelines for their use.
Who’s running for Indiana’s congressional, legislative seats
All nine U.S. House and 100 Indiana House seats are up for election this year, along with half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats. The candidate filing period ends at noon Feb. 6.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell says DOJ has subpoenaed central bank, threatens criminal indictment
The move represents an unprecedented escalation in President Donald Trump’s battle with the Fed, an independent agency he has repeatedly attacked for not cutting its key interest rate as sharply as he prefers.
Lawsuits by Trump allies could shape how the 2030 census is done and who will be counted
As the challenges work their way through the courts, the Census Bureau is pushing ahead with its planning for the 2030 count and intends to conduct practice runs in six locations this year.
Indiana Court of Appeals elects Elizabeth Tavitas as chief judge
She succeeds Robert Altice Jr., who served as chief judge from January 2023 through December 2025.
Bill from Indianapolis Republican seeks to ban lobbyists for public schools, universities
Rep. Andrew Ireland said he authored the bill because he’s concerned about school districts hiring lobbyists with money that could be going toward the classroom.
Indiana House Republicans count affordability in utilities, housing among legislative priorities
House Republicans are emphasizing affordability through deregulation in their legislative priorities. The measures center on local zoning laws for housing, new methods of utility ratemaking and cutting down on code in education.
Legislation calls for new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools, charter schools
A much-anticipated proposal that would give the Indianapolis mayor more power over schools while reducing the power of the existing elected school board has been filed at the Indiana Statehouse.
Protesters vent outrage over the immigration enforcement shootings in Minneapolis and Portland
Hundreds of people protesting the Wednesday shooting of Renee Good marched in freezing rain Thursday night down one of Minneapolis’ major thoroughfares, chanting “ICE out now!”
Judge blocks Trump administration from purging DEI-related terms from Head Start grant applications
The order came this week in a lawsuit filed in April that accuses the Trump administration of illegally dismantling Head Start by shutting down federal Head Start offices and laying off half the staff.
ICE shooting reinforces Minnesota’s grim role as Trump’s public enemy No. 1
While President Donald Trump has focused on several blue states in the divide-and-conquer campaign that has characterized his second term, Minnesota has become public enemy No. 1.
Former Indiana credit union CEO sentenced to prison for bank fraud
He was accused of falsifying two loan applications to secure hundreds of thousands of dollars from the credit union for his own personal use.
The Indiana Lawyer to become weekly supplement in IBJ’s print edition
The Indiana Lawyer’s non-print coverage—which includes a podcast, email newsletters and website—will continue.
Legislation seeks to close ‘loopholes’ in E-Verify requirements for public contractors
Public work project contracts entered into or renewed after June 30 would have to include a provision requiring the primary contractor and all tiers of subcontractors to enroll in E-Verify.
Citing mental health impacts, Indiana legislators seek to limit social media use by children
Separate proposals would also restrict phones in schools and allow parents to set stronger filters on school-issued devices.