State to scope Indy block for new building to house judiciary, legislative office space
Gov. Mike Pence’s administration is in the early stages of a land-use study for a hot piece of downtown Indianapolis property north of the Statehouse.
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GOP state senator deploying to Afghanistan
A Republican state senator is heading overseas for military duty in Afghanistan and asking his wife to fill his seat while he is gone.
‘0INK’ vanity plate fight could go to Legislature
A fuss over a police officer's vanity plate has blown up into a constitutional debate that could lead to the Indiana General Assembly deciding whether to rewrite the law or stop selling personalized license plates altogether.
Counties worry about cost of criminal code changes
Sweeping changes to Indiana's criminal code took effect Tuesday that will send more low-level, nonviolent criminals to community corrections programs and jails instead of state prisons, causing concern by some about the financial burden it will put on counties.
Transition period starting as new criminal code takes effect
Criminal court judges in Indiana have now begun instituting the most comprehensive overhaul to the state’s criminal code in more than 30 years.
In mad dash by state lawmakers, errors can happen
When Indiana's legislative leaders called the General Assembly back for one day last week, it was because they had discovered a handful of mistakes made earlier this year that just couldn't wait until the next session to be fixed.
Bosma: No ethics sanctions against Turner
House Speaker Brian Bosma said Tuesday he will not sanction House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner after an ethics probe determined the lawmaker did not technically violate state ethics rules.
Indiana lawmakers return to correct errors
State lawmakers returned to the Indiana Capitol Tuesday to fix a series of problems with their sweeping overhaul of the state's criminal sentencing rules.
Constitutional convention proponents to meet in Indiana Statehouse
The movement to convene a constitutional convention aimed at reining in the power of the federal government is coming to Indianapolis June 12 and 13.
Court must consider man’s motion to prohibit release of criminal record
Because a man filed his motion to prohibit the release of his criminal record before the Indiana Legislature repealed the relevant statute, the Indiana Court of Appeals ordered the Hancock Superior Court to consider the motion.
Shake-up of study committees meant to streamline process
The internal changes to the Indiana Legislature’s interim study committee structure are not readily visible, but majority and minority leaders are optimistic the alterations will make the process more efficient and control the workload.
Fewer topics but interim committees still have work to do
The internal changes to the Legislature’s interim study committee structure are not readily visible, but majority and minority leaders are optimistic the alterations will streamline the process and control the workload.
From the principal’s office to the courtroom
Stakeholders want educators and courts to collaborate to end the school-to-prison pipeline.
Ethics Committee schedules hearing to review legislator’s actions
The House Committee on Ethics has scheduled a meeting to review whether Rep. P. Eric Turner violated legislative ethics when he pushed caucus members to vote against a bill that would have potentially hurt his family’s business interests.
Pence signs criminal code update, mental health witness bills into law
Gov. Mike Pence this week has signed numerous bills into law, including the legislation that reconciles conflicts between HEA 1006-2013, which reformed the state’s criminal code, and other bills touching on criminal law.
Statehouse says yes to meth house database
The methamphetamine bill that passed during the 2014 session turns attention away from the ingredients and to the contamination left behind by active meth labs. House Enrolled Act 1141 establishes an online database where potential homebuyers and renters will be able to see if their property was the site of a lab.
Innocent co-insureds looking for protection
Advocates in Indiana fighting for “innocent co-insured” protections say they will continue to ask the Legislature to create a new law after court challenges fall short.
General Assembly, Supreme Court ponder big changes for small claims
A national nonprofit organization has been tasked with a fresh study of Marion County’s troubled township small claims court system, while a bill that passed the General Assembly has implications for small claims courts around the state.
Senate to honor McKinney law professor Lawrence Jegen
A longtime Indiana University McKinney School of Law professor will be honored in the General Assembly today for an influential career spanning more than 50 years.
Mental health witnesses, nonsupport bills move to governor’s desk
The Indiana Senate Wednesday concurred with changes made to legislation outlining who a court may appoint in determining whether a defendant is insane. On Tuesday, senators approved language in the expungement bill granting the Board of Law Examiners access to sealed expunged conviction records.