Panel backs bill for appointing state school chief
The Indiana state schools superintendent would no longer be an elected position under a change being considered by lawmakers.
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‘Dreamers’ win may backfire under Trump presidency, judge warns
An appeals court judge warned that a victory for millions of immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children may unintentionally give President Donald Trump unprecedented authority to force unwilling states to comply with his immigration policies.
Donnelly to vote against Trump AG nominee Sessions
Indiana Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he will vote against Jeff Sessions, President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.
Ex-Indiana schools chief Bennett ineligible for county seat
Former state schools superintendent Tony Bennett can't fill a vacant Clark County Council seat because he hasn't lived there long enough.
GOP leadership: Time for serious discussion on Sunday sales
Indiana's legislative leaders say it's time to have a serious discussion on Sunday sales of carryout alcohol — again.
JRAC presents 2 criminal reform bills to House committee
As Indiana’s criminal justice system continues to roll out legislatively mandated reforms, members of the Justice Reinvestment Advisory Council are working with legislators to implement changes that will benefit both law enforcement and offenders.
Indiana’s Hill among attorneys general supporting Gorsuch
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey's office says he's leading Republican attorneys general from 20 states, including Indiana, in support of President Donald Trump's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court, Neil Gorsuch.
Virginia joins lawsuit challenging Trump immigration order
Virginia is joining a federal lawsuit against President Donald Trump's executive order restricting travelers from seven Muslim majority nations from entering the U.S., Attorney General Mark Herring announced on Tuesday.
Senate committee considers vacating trafficking victims’ convictions
Victims of human trafficking in Indiana could soon have a new mechanism for relief from charges brought against them while they were under the control of a trafficker if a new bill designed to vacate those charges is passed.
Indiana Senate panel considers adding drone-related crimes
Some Indiana lawmakers concerned that operators with nefarious intentions could turn peeping drones into peeping Toms are pushing to criminalize using the high-tech flying gadgets for voyeurism.
Fueled by protest, liberals push for blockade of Trump picks
Democrats are racing to respond to the wave of liberal outrage triggered by President Donald Trump, jumping into protests, organizing rallies and vowing to block more of the new president's nominees — including, possibly, his pick for the Supreme Court.
State lawmakers discuss expanding screening for teachers
Indiana lawmakers are proposing legislation they say will help strengthen Indiana’s system for running background checks for teachers.
Anti-abortion groups hold triumphant rally after Obama years
The politically ascendant anti-abortion movement gathered Friday for a triumphant rally on the National Mall, rejoicing at the end of an eight-year presidency that participants said was dismissive of their views.
Legal aid filing fee bill moves to House
A bill that would extend the $1 filing fee on civil cases submitted to Indiana state courts has breezed through the Senate and is now headed to the House of Representatives.
Congressmen write Trump letter about East Chicago lead
Members of Indiana’s congressional delegation have written a letter to President Donald Trump asking for details related to cleaning up lead contamination in East Chicago.
Abortion ban bill won’t be heard in Indiana House committee
A key Indiana House panel won’t consider a contentious attempt to ban abortions, its chairman said Thursday, meaning the measure likely is dead this session.
Exodus refugee group ‘deeply troubled’ by Trump plans
An Indiana organization that successfully blocked former Gov. Mike Pence’s attempted ban on Syrian refuges says it’s “deeply troubled” by President Donald Trump’s plan to do the same across the U.S.
Indiana mayor weighs ID program aimed at helping immigrants
A northern Indiana mayor may pursue a plan to begin issuing ID cards to immigrants living in the country without legal permission. Latino community leaders have been urging Goshen officials for months to issue such ID cards.
Senate to hear bill banning attorney indemnification clauses
A bill designed to prevent attorneys from prohibiting clients from filing legal malpractice claims will soon be heard by the full Indiana Senate.
Lawmakers consider funding for lead crisis in East Chicago
State lawmakers are considering two plans allocating a total of $15 million in state funds for the lead crisis in East Chicago.