Former recount member returning for review of tight Indiana Senate race
Certified vote tallies for the Senate district gave Liz Brown a lead of 5,241 to 5,227 over Darren Vogt in the May 5 primary.
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Indiana Supreme Court declines to review Planned Parenthood’s challenge to state’s abortion law
The Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday denied Planned Parenthood’s request to transfer a case challenging the state’s near-total abortion ban, nine months after the Indiana Court of Appeals denied the organization’s challenge to the ban.
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Former White House staffers, journalists opine on state of media
The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site event came 12 hours after Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Marion County judge blocks state’s near-total abortion ban in religious freedom case
The ruling comes more than three years after the underlying lawsuit was filed, in which plaintiffs argued the state’s abortion ban constituted a “substantial burden” to their religious beliefs under the state’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act.
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Indiana Senate sends controversial immigration bill to Gov. Mike Braun’s desk
The bill — known as the Indiana Fairness Act — had been awaiting a concurrence vote by the Senate since last week, when author Sen. Liz Brown signed off on its House changes and sent it back to her chamber.
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Judge bars Alabama nitrogen gas execution, says method is unconstitutionally cruel
The issue seems likely bound for the U.S. Supreme Court, which so far has never ruled a state’s execution method to be unconstitutional.
Indiana attorney general seeks to block federal marijuana shift
Indiana’s Todd Rokita and attorneys general in Nebraska and Louisiana maintain that rescheduling the drug will have a negative impact on communities.
30 major fuel retailers under investigation for price gouging in Indiana
The Indiana attorney general’s office is formally investigating the retailers following consumer complaints about possible gouging after Gov. Mike Braun declared an energy emergency in April.
Indiana trying to undo court-approved birth record changes for transgender people
For transgender Hoosiers who won court approval to change their birth certificates and other records, those orders may not be final.
Indiana regulators awaiting final federal marijuana action as lawmaker drafts legalization bill
State Sen. Mike Bohacek announced on Monday his plans to draft 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana and establish regulations governing its sale, distribution and use.
Feds owe Indiana millions for immigration detention at state prison
Federal government payments to keep immigration detainees at an Indiana prison are lagging by five months, according to monthly reporting released under a new state law.
Indiana police training academy chief defends $107M campus overhaul
Indiana invested millions of dollars into its Plainfield law enforcement academy. Here’s what changed — and why state leaders say the upgrades were needed.
Redistricting return, leadership questions loom after Indiana Senate primary shakeup
Gov. Mike Braun said Wednesday that it was too late for action on redistricting this year.
Judge hears motions in Indiana University trustee lawsuit
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana argued that a last-minute provision to the state budget unconstitutionally singles out IU by removing the ability of alumni to directly elect trustees.
Judge rejects effort to kick Indiana Senate candidate from GOP primary ballot
The judge’s order issued Thursday sides with Alexandra Wilson in her bid challenging current Sen. Greg Goode of Terre Haute.
Union schools to enroll students as legal battle continues
Lawmakers inserted language in a property tax relief bill last year to shutter the district by 2027, citing low test scores and graduation rates at the east central Indiana district.
Judge kicks dispute over same-last-name candidate back to Indiana Election Commission
Alexandra Wilson has since had her conviction for resisting law enforcement at the age of 19 expunged by a Vermillion County court.
Indiana strips nearly 1,800 noncitizens of CDLs
House Enrolled Act 1200 narrowed eligibility by requiring that non-domiciled commercial drivers hold H-2A, H-2B or E-2 visas to receive and maintain their CDLs, effective April 1.
That 1% incentive to encourage data center approvals? Final deal watered it down.
Private meetings between legislators and lobbyists for data center companies resulted in rewritten incentive provisions that were not reviewed in public and were inserted in the final bill.
Braun campaign committee sues ex-treasurer
The complaint describes Travis Kabrick as “grossly negligent,” alleging the former campaign treasurer destroyed files, abruptly quit and failed to respond to the campaign following his departure.
Judge orders 3 counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
Clay County Circuit Court Judge David Thomas issued an order Wednesday directing clerks to “immediately cease” sending absentee ballots involving the Republican Senate District 38 race.
Gov. Mike Braun declines to sign needle exchange extension
A ban on cryptocurrency ATMs earned the governor’s signature.
Indy election board asks state to pursue ethics investigation into Diego Morales
The Marion County Election Board voted unanimously on Friday to ask state investigators to look into what they suspect is a state law violation by Secretary of State Diego Morales.
No vetoes expected from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun this year
Braun has already signed 101 pieces of legislation so far this year — 57 this week as of Thursday morning — ranging from Republican priority bills on utility regulation to a $1 billion stadium package for the Chicago Bears.