Courthouse repairs will avoid hurting Indiana tower’s tree
Southeastern Indiana officials say structural repairs planned for a courthouse clock tower will be made with care to avoid damaging the iconic tree growing from its roof.
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Legislature passes bills on marijuana-derived oil
Both chambers of the Indiana Legislature have approved measures loosening restrictions on a marijuana-derived oil used to treat epilepsy.
Needle exchange bill goes to Holcomb after Senate OK
A bill Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb supports that would give local governments control over creating needle-exchange programs is headed to his desk.
Senate ‘goes nuclear’ for Gorsuch confirmation vote
The Senate has voted to “go nuclear” and eliminate the filibuster for President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee and future court picks. The change dubbed “the nuclear option” came Thursday on a procedural motion and removes a 60-vote filibuster requirement for Neil Gorsuch. The Senate is expected to confirm the appellate court judge on Friday to fill a vacancy created by the death of Justice Antonin Scalia.
Bitter accusations ahead of Senate Supreme Court showdown
Lawmakers traded bitter accusations on the Senate floor Thursday ahead of showdown votes over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Neil Gorsuch, that could change the Senate and the court for generations.
High court may re-examine Civil Rights Act after LGBT ruling
A ruling by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals in Chicago in and Indiana case reopens the question of whether the 1964 Civil Rights Act’s protections apply to LGBT workers in the same way they bar discrimination based on someone’s race, religion or national origin.
Indiana sheriff agrees to plea deal right before trial
A northern Indiana sheriff accused of giving special privileges to a jail inmate in exchange for $40,000 has agreed to plead guilty to an intimidation charge in a deal with prosecutors.
Cold beer battle brewing after GOP leaders offer final bills
A battle is brewing at the Indiana Statehouse as lawmakers worked Wednesday to keep legislation alive that addresses a legal loophole used by Ricker’s convenience stores to sell cold beer.
Gorsuch plagiarism allegations involve Indiana source
Reports that Neil Gorsuch may have plagiarized legal writings, including one from an Indiana lawyer, broke late Tuesday, adding to the Washington drama over President Donald Trump’s nominee to the United States Supreme Court.
Northern Indiana sheriff pleads guilty to intimidation
A northern Indiana sheriff pleaded guilty to an intimidation charge as his trial on bribery and other counts was about to begin.
Indiana House passes bill to cut solar panel incentives
Much of the financial incentive for installing solar panels would be eliminated under a bill approved by the Indiana House.
Amid accusations, Senate heads for showdown on Gorsuch
Republican and Democratic senators exchanged bitter accusations Tuesday as they headed toward an explosive confrontation over President Donald Trump's U.S. Supreme Court nominee that could change the Senate, and the court, for generations.
Judge awards $850,000 to 8 fired Anderson city workers
A federal judge has ruled the city of Anderson must pay about $850,000 to eight people who were fired when a new mayor took office in 2012.
Senate panel favorably recommends Gorsuch for Supreme Court
A deeply divided Senate panel favorably recommended U.S. Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch on Monday, sending the nomination to the full Senate for what is expected to be a partisan showdown — and eventual confirmation.
US Supreme Court rejects bid to revive ballot selfies ban
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected New Hampshire's bid to revive a law prohibiting voters from taking selfies pictures with their completed ballots.
Indiana panel OKs bill letting Ricker’s store sell cold beer
An Indiana House panel has approved a bill allowing Ricker's convenience stores to temporarily continue selling cold beer.
Donnelly supports Gorsuch nomination to Supreme Court
Democratic Sen. Joe Donnelly says he'll support the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Judge approves $25M Trump University settlement
A judge on Friday approved an agreement for President Donald Trump to pay $25 million to settle lawsuits over his now-defunct Trump University, ending nearly seven years of legal battles with customers who claimed they were misled by failed promises to teach success in real estate.
Trump appeals Hawaii judge’s new ruling blocking travel ban
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday appealed the latest court ruling against his revised travel ban to the same court that refused to reinstate the original version.
Sessions: Ferguson emblem of tense relationship with police
Ferguson, Missouri, has become "an emblem of the tense relationship" between law enforcement and those it serves, especially minority communities, Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Friday during a visit to St. Louis.