Federal judge blocks parts of Indiana’s new abortion law
A federal judge on Wednesday blocked portions of a new Indiana law that would make it tougher for girls under age 18 to get an abortion without their parents' knowledge.
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New laws for 2017
Indiana’s legislators passed more than250 new laws on topics including e-liquid reform, inheritance tax repeals, and overhaul of uniform business organization laws.
Indiana governor: New law will aid lead-tainted region
Gov. Eric Holcomb is praising a new state law that will help a northwestern Indiana city deal with lead and arsenic contamination that's forcing residents in a public housing complex from their homes.
Governor signs measure closing cold beer loophole
Legislation closing the legal loophole used by the Ricker's convenience store chain to sell cold beer at two locations was signed into law by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb, who took the opportunity to also call for a review of the state's alcohol laws.
ACLU, Planned Parenthood praise preliminary injunction against abortion law
Pro-choice advocates are celebrating a “major victory” for a woman’s right to choose Monday after a federal judge blocked a portion of an Indiana abortion regulation that would have required women to get an ultrasound at least 18 hours before an abortion procedure.
Holcomb enables children’s commission to hire executive director
The Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana has the green light to appoint an executive director.
Federal judge blocks another Indiana abortion regulation
A federal judge has issued a preliminary injunction against an Indiana law requiring women to have ultrasounds at least 18 hours before having an abortion, holding that the regulation places an undue burden on low-income women.
Halting cold beer sales at Ricker’s trickier than expected
A top Indiana Republican is suggesting the Legislature may not be able to stop the convenience store chain Ricker’s from selling cold beer before the end of session.
7th Circuit rules for CSX in landowner suit
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against a Roachdale couple’s claims against CSX Transportation Company after finding that CSX has not lost its easement to a portion of its railroad track adjacent to the couple’s property.
Kokomo, Howard County officials approve bar smoking ban
Officials in a central Indiana county have approved a ban on smoking in all bars and private clubs.
Indiana Senate approves bill to curtail solar incentive
Financial incentives for installing solar panels would be eliminated in the coming years under a bill passed Monday by the Indiana Senate.
Supreme Court upholds disclosure requirement for issue ads
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld a requirement that forces groups to say who is paying for issue advertising directed at candidates in an approaching election.
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.
Supreme Court, Legislature leave police body camera statute as is
Prosecutors say releasing police video will violate Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
Divide stops effort to repeal North Carolina LGBT law
A supposedly bipartisan deal to repeal North Carolina's anti-LGBT law collapsed when both sides balked and started blaming each other, likely meaning their state will keep being shunned by corporations, entertainers and high-profile sporting events.
Report: Cities boost policies to criminalize homelessness
A new report says cities nationwide are enacting more policies that criminalize homelessness.
New Albany placing moratorium on opioid treatment facilities
A southern Indiana community has decided to place a six-month moratorium on methadone or suboxone clinics.
Fort Wayne changes law banning firearms from public parks
The Fort Wayne City Council has approved changes to a city ordinance that bans firearms from city parks.
Airbnb’s San Francisco showdown may set rules for gig economy
Airbnb Inc. has a message for cities that try to enforce rules that crimp its couch-surfing style: See you in court.
Non-citizen transgender man sues state to change name
Because of an Indiana law that prohibits non-citizens from legally changing their names, John Doe must continue to identify as Jane on all documents until he becomes a naturalized citizen.