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Republican fiscal leaders, however, haven’t said which of the dozens of other new federal tax cuts—including the temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime wages—will be extended to state taxes.
The high court ruled 7-2 that Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. has the legal right to challenge the law, even though the ballots likely had little effect on a race he won handily.
While classified documents investigations aren’t unusual, the search of a reporter’s home marks an escalation in the government’s efforts to crack down on leaks.
The court’s conservative majority signaled during more than three hours of arguments it would rule the state bans don’t violate either the Constitution or the federal law known as Title IX.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals v. William J. Huff, II Revocable Trust, et al.
24A-PL-2771
Civil. Appeal from the Monroe Circuit Court. Special Judge Erik C. Allen. Reverses the trial court’s order that set aside the Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals’ denial of a variance. Holds the BZA properly classified Huff’s request as a design standards variance, not a use variance, and that collateral estoppel barred relitigation of statutory arguments previously rejected in a related enforcement action. Further holds the BZA’s determination that Huff failed to establish “practical difficulties” was not arbitrary, capricious, or unsupported by substantial evidence. Concludes the trial court improperly reweighed evidence and substituted its judgment for that of the BZA. Reinstates the BZA’s denial of the variance. Appellant attorneys: David Schilling, Justin Roddye. Appellee attorneys: Chou-il Lee, Jeffrey Stemerick, Jeffrey Parker.
U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Brookman sentenced Dashawn Brown, 25, to 30 years in prison and Emily Rouse, 24, to 20 years after they pleaded guilty to the distribution of fentanyl resulting in death.
Police say the man, masked and displaying multiple firearms from a backpack, caused a chaotic scene outside a downtown Indianapolis hotel, prompting some people to flee the area in a panic.
If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Kelly over his participation in a video that called on troops to resist unlawful orders.
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid and efforts to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
The lawsuit accuses the Department of Homeland Security is violating the First Amendment and other constitutional protections.
A federal judge ruled the policy violated the First Amendment and that the school must expunge any disciplinary action it took against those cited during a protest at Dunn Meadow.
Indiana lawmakers haven’t cracked down on license plate readers. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has expressed concern and suggested some guidelines for their use.
Indiana Court of Appeals
State of Indiana v. Penny C. Lane, Michael G. Lane, and Keely Garrison
25A-DC-2328
Domestic relations. Appeal from the Boone Circuit Court. Judges Lori N. Schein and Robert W. Freese. Reverses the trial court’s order finding S.L. emancipated and terminating Penny Lane’s child support obligation. Holds the record does not support emancipation under Indiana Code § 31-16-6-6 because there was no evidence that S.L. initiated action placing himself outside parental control or that he was self-supporting. Finds the trial court erred by granting emancipation and terminating support without a hearing and without competent evidence, relying on Indiana Supreme Court precedent requiring both the child’s initiative and self-support for emancipation. Remands with child support obligation reinstated. Attorneys for appellant: Attorney General Theodore E. Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Alexandria Sons. Attorney for appellee Penny Lane: Tara L. Cragen.
All nine U.S. House and 100 Indiana House seats are up for election this year, along with half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats. The candidate filing period ends at noon Feb. 6.
The move represents an unprecedented escalation in President Donald Trump’s battle with the Fed, an independent agency he has repeatedly attacked for not cutting its key interest rate as sharply as he prefers.
As the challenges work their way through the courts, the Census Bureau is pushing ahead with its planning for the 2030 count and intends to conduct practice runs in six locations this year.
Indiana Court of Appeals
Taylor D. Hunt v. State of Indiana
25A-CR-1260
Criminal. Appeal from the Allen Superior Court. Judge Steven O. Godfrey. Affirms Hunt’s Level 3 felony conviction for possession of methamphetamine and his 12-year sentence. Finds sufficient evidence supported the conviction where police recovered two bags of identical tablets from Hunt’s pocket, one tablet tested positive for methamphetamine, and Hunt told officers the tablets would test positive, allowing the trial court to infer the untested tablets were the same substance. Also finds the sentence not inappropriate under Appellate Rule 7(B), citing the dangerous circumstances of the offense, Hunt’s criminal history, repeated probation violations, and the fact the offense was committed while on parole. Attorneys for appellant: Gregory L. Fumarolo. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Theodore E. Rokita, Deputy Attorney General Alexandria Sons.
She succeeds Robert Altice Jr., who served as chief judge from January 2023 through December 2025.
