Money to end ankle monitor fees doesn’t make 2027 city-county budget
Marion County Community Corrections had proposed eliminating the fees, which could cost the department about $2.5 million annually.
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Indianapolis Office of Corporation Counsel grapples with litigator ‘drought’
The city is raising salaries and trying to recruit more talent, in part by touting the courtroom experience these positions offer.
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Living conditions at Monroe County jail provoke complaints, lawsuits amid search for solutions
Last month, the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed a lawsuit seeking class-action status against several bodies of county government over the conditions, alleging the county has known about the jail’s issues for years but failed to do anything.
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Criminal justice reform advocates await vote to end ankle monitor fees
Leaders are also considering eliminating fees associated with drug testing and granting inmates phone calls that are free or cost less.
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Citizens Energy reaches agreements on multiple eminent domain cases for LEAP-related project
Citizens has filed over 40 eminent domain cases related to the project since August, according to court records.
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Rokita files lawsuit against Merrillville Town Council
The lawsuit seeks to compel full compliance with state law and impose civil penalties on the Council for its illegal actions, the Attorney General’s office said in a statement.
Lebanon considers raising property taxes to build new police HQ
The city’s police department operates out of a downtown building that is 64 years old.
Central Indiana mayors to convene on public safety after Finkam’s call to action
The effort, officially named the Regional Mayors’ Public Safety Partnership Summit, will convene multiple times during the year.
The town had no attorney. So the mayor earned a law degree.
As mayor during the day and law student at night — and husband and father at all hours — Estabrook immediately ran into his first and primary obstacle: distance.
South Bend woman’s case against the police for property damage could head to the Supreme Court
The raid left Hadley with thousands of dollars in damages to her home and property, costs for which the city refused to reimburse her.
Hancock County becomes first to develop dashboard on prosecution data
The justice system is one of the largest expenses for local governments.
Lawsuits accuse fire truck makers of price fixing
The suits accuse many of the country’s most notable manufacturers of emergency vehicles of fixing prices and monopolizing the market, according to the International Association of Fire Fighters.
State Ethics Commission rules against former IEDC official, grants waiver to governor’s aide
Matthew Wade requested a formal advisory opinion on whether his offer would trigger the statute.
Indiana governor could replace local bar associations in selecting Marion County judges
Proposed legislation would remove representatives from local bar associations and legal groups from the judicial selection process — a change opponents worry could politicize the judiciary.
Stakeholders weren’t happy with Indianapolis decisions, so they took fights to the Statehouse
At least three bills this state legislative session stem from conversations previously had at the city level that didn’t work out the way stakeholders and the council’s super-minority GOP caucus wanted.
Incoming police chief Tanya Terry enjoyed years of ‘street cop’ work
She’ll make history in becoming IMPD’s first permanent female police chief, but Tanya Terry said she “doesn’t necessarily seek the spotlight.”
Lawmakers back away from a youth social media ban
Bills on township government, hemp and utility costs also pass General Assembly.
Indiana National Guard ‘military police’ bill passes House
Opponents fear the provisions could be abused, pointing to President Donald Trump’s ongoing, lethal deployment of federal immigration officers to Minnesota.
Mayor Joe Hogsett appoints 27-year veteran as Indy’s first female police chief
She replaces outgoing Chief Chris Bailey, who announced earlier this month that he would leave the role to become Hogsett’s chief deputy mayor.
Streamlined process or steamrolling local control? Housing permit bill advances to House floor.
Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation to lower housing costs by removing restrictions from the permitting process. Local governments worry the measure takes decision-making power away.
Livestreaming local meetings brings new accessibility
Nearly all 567 localities, 88 counties and 354 school districts are now in compliance with a new law that requires local government meetings to be livestreamed.
Property tax case argued before the Indiana Supreme Court has major implications
Local governments could lose significant property tax revenue under a case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court Thursday about how much land falls under the state’s 1% tax cap for homesteads.
New prize named for former Indy mayor challenges local leaders to innovate
The Sagamore Institute’s new Goldsmith Prize aims to recognize sustainable solutions that leverage technology and data, foster collaboration, empower public employees and innovate creatively.
Report says townships fail to disburse emergency help taxpayers are funding
The January report by poverty- and homelessness-focused service providers, titled “Marion County Township Trustees: Opportunities Seized; Opportunities Missed,” is the result of a yearlong investigation.