Website offers help to renters facing eviction
Neighborhood Christian Legal Clinic has partnered with the city of Indianapolis to create a special website to help Hoosiers around the state who are behind on rent and facing eviction.
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Few legal wins so far as Trump team hunts for proof of fraud
During a Pennsylvania court hearing this week on one of the many election lawsuits brought by President Donald Trump, a judge asked a campaign lawyer whether he had found any signs of fraud from among the 592 ballots challenged. The answer was no.
Hogsett announces new pandemic restrictions for Marion County
Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett on Thursday rolled out a new set of business and social-gathering restrictions for Marion County in response to a rising wave of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Holcomb says state to adopt new COVID restrictions this weekend
Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Wednesday that he would sign an executive order establishing new pandemic restrictions for the state, focusing in particular on requirements for the hardest-hit counties.
Indiana lists nearly all counties at high coronavirus risk
Almost every Indiana county now faces higher-risk levels of coronavirus spread as the state’s sharp increases in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths has continued since nearly all statewide restrictions were lifted seven weeks ago.
Rokita wins race for AG, GOP retains state offices
Former Indiana Secretary of State Todd Rokita is heading back to the Indiana Statehouse after claiming victory in the race for Indiana attorney general. Rokita, also a former Congressman, defeated Democratic candidate Jonathan Weinzapfel in the Nov. 3 election, securing about 58% of the vote.
Fostering hope: Adoption attorney releases documentary series on Indiana’s foster care system
The importance of working for social change runs deep in the veins of adoption attorney Natalie Chavis, who’s advocating for foster awareness through a new documentary series.
Fight looms over limiting Indiana governor’s emergency power
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb withstood criticism over his use of state emergency powers during the coronavirus pandemic, cruising to a resounding reelection victory.
Zody to retire as state Democratic Party chair after GOP rout
Indiana Democratic Party Chairman John Zody does not plan to seek another term as the leader of the party after years of tough election losses.
A more conservative court hears same-sex foster parent case
The United States Supreme Court on Wednesday seemed likely to side with a Catholic social services agency in a dispute with Philadelphia over the agency’s refusal to work with same-sex couples as foster parents.
Judges dismiss Trump election claims in Georgia, Michigan
Judges in Georgia and Michigan quickly dismissed Trump campaign lawsuits Thursday, undercutting a campaign legal strategy to attack the integrity of the voting process in states where the result could mean President Donald Trump’s defeat.
Indiana COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations surge to another high
The Indiana State Department of Health on Thursday reported a record number of new COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations for the second day in a row.
Despite new highs, Holcomb says no COVID-19 policy changes
The day after a landslide reelection victory, Indiana Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said he’s not making any changes to policy on handling COVID-19, a major point of contention on the campaign trail.
Rokita wins Indiana attorney general race
Former Indiana Congressman Todd Rokita has claimed victory in the race for Indiana attorney general, securing about 66% of Hoosier votes compared to the nearly 34% won by former Evansville Mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel with about 60% of the statewide vote counted.
Indiana preparing ballot count after record early turnout
County election offices around Indiana are gearing up to count the flood of early ballots as the final votes are being cast in this year’s election, a process that in Marion County and elsewhere may take days to complete.
Democrats aiming to grab Indiana Attorney General’s office
The race for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office between Republican Todd Rokita and Democrat Jonathan Weinzapfel is the most-contested statewide campaign for this year’s election ballot.
Indiana election suit plaintiffs waiting for fees, watching voting statutes
In the only election lawsuit the state did not appeal, the plaintiffs have filed a third request with the Southern Indiana District Court for more time in filing a petition for attorney fees.
Tax Court affirms for iron company in Kosciuscko County dispute
The Indiana Tax Court has affirmed the Indiana Board of Tax Review’s final determination that an iron company’s 2017 personal property tax assessment was final.
Indiana’s 1.5 million-plus early votes expected to delay results
The flood of Indiana voters choosing mail-in ballots or heading to early voting sites has kept up as the final votes are being cast in this year’s election. The volume could delay final results on Election Night.
Weinzapfel: ‘The time is now’ to legalize pot in Indiana
Democratic Indiana attorney general candidate Jonathan Weinzapfel is calling for the full legalization of marijuana in Indiana, saying the time has come for the state to take a “common sense” approach to the substance.