New document shows Indiana paid $900,000 for execution drug, but other details still sparse
The new document does not make clear when or how much pentobarbital was purchased, which would provide context for the cost.
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‘Predatory’ towing restrictions revived in Indiana Senate committee, despite mixed support
The legislation targets “excessive” and unreasonable charges on towing invoices, especially for commercial vehicles like semitrailers.
Indiana Senate committee advances marijuana billboard advertising ban
Lawmakers said they’d be open to expanding the prohibition to other forms of advertising, too.
Doctors win injunction protecting terminated pregnancy reports
The move comes after a short-term temporary restraining order expired. The lawsuit over the records will continue, but, in the meantime, the reports are protected as medical records.
Rokita weighs in on federal education moves, Indiana immigration bill
The Indiana attorney general said that the important funding streams that help Indiana’s low-income and special needs students will still exist and be handled by other agencies.
Federal judge dismisses Indiana delta-8 legality lawsuit
A nearly two-year-old legal battle is over—for now—after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit over the legality of delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, goods and other low-THC hemp products.
‘Obscene performance’ ban added, official misconduct expungements weighed
An Indiana House Committee approved new language that may be an attempt to bar drag performers from reading children’s stories in public libraries or schools.
Indiana immigration notice measure altered but opposition holds firm
The measure would mandate that Hoosier sheriffs notify federal immigration authorities when they suspect an arrestee is in the United States illegally.
Indiana Democrats elect Karen Tallian as party chair
The state party’s central committee favored her over Destiny Wells by a vote of 18-14.
Poacher-reporting program racks up tips, pays rewards
The total number of tips approached 600 in 2022, then shot up to nearly 900 in 2023 and crossed 1,000 last year for the first time in at least a decade.
Braun family home in Jasper gets $118K in security improvements with helipad, trailer
In contrast to his recent predecessors, Gov. Mike Braun has publicly said he intends to split his time between the Indianapolis Governor’s Residence and his Jasper home.
Bill to reduce dollars withheld from construction contractors breezes through Senate committee
The measure seeks to reduce financial strain on construction contractors for certain state and local public work projects.
Leading House Republican introduces his own property tax plan
A third property tax plan introduced on Wednesday would further protect local units of government from cuts to property tax bills, a change that would provide little tangible relief to the average homeowner.
Police ‘buffer zone’ clarification heads to governor’s desk
The legislation follows up on contradictory court rulings over the 2023 encroachment law, under which police can tell members of the public to stand back while they perform their duties.
State senators consider funds for county prosecutors, eliminating rape kit backlog
Rep. Becky Cash said there is a six- to eight-month wait for rape kit processing in Indiana, which crime technicians and law enforcement attributed to the lack of equipment and staff.
Rural intersections sightline proposal to rack up edits
Indiana lawmakers are tapping the brakes on a bill taking aim at dangerously overgrown rural intersections.
Indiana Supreme Court weighs legal recourse following alleged BMV error
An Indiana man maintains that an agency error cost him a job opportunity, over $1,000 in fines and a night in jail — but state attorneys argued Thursday that the Bureau of Motor Vehicles isn’t responsible for any damages, instead directing him to an administrative review process.
In wake of Jamey Noel investigation, lawmakers advance bill to increase oversight over jail funds
Bipartisan momentum continued Thursday for a bill that seeks to hold Indiana sheriffs more accountable for managing jail funds.
Indiana elections chief joins call for federal upgrades to root out noncitizen voting
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has joined 20 others in asking new Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for changes to a federal citizenship verification service—including that it be free to use.
Indiana House takes its turn on property tax discussions
Wednesday’s meeting included public testimony and a presentation from the Department of Local Government Finance, with proposed amendments and a vote pushed to another week.