Applications open for vacancy on Lake Superior Court
The Lake County Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications for a new superior court judge in Lake County.
Gov. Eric Holcomb
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Will there be more executions in Indiana in 2025?
Last month, Indiana ended its 15-year pause on the execution of inmates sentenced to death. However, legislation already has been filed in the Indiana General Assembly that would repeal the state’s death penalty.
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New state law fills insurance coverage gap on inheritance
A new law signed by Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb represents a new step in supporting beneficiaries who gain ownership of property through transfer on death deeds.
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2022 in review: Top stories
To wrap up 2022, here’s a look back at the biggest stories of the year, as voted on by IL staff.
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Soon-to-be justice: Molter picked by governor to fill Indiana Supreme Court opening
Humble, caring and collaborative is how soon-to-be Indiana Supreme Court Justice Derek Molter was described by colleagues and friends. On June 10, at the Indiana Statehouse, Gov. Eric Holcomb announced that Molter, currently the most junior judge on the Court of Appeals of Indiana, will join the state’s highest bench as the 111th justice.
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Two magistrates promoted to Marion Superior Court judges
James Snyder and Tara Melton both have worked as magistrates within the Marion Superior Court system for several years.
Outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb looks back on eight years in office — and at what’s next
Looking back on two terms in office, outgoing Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb doesn’t have regrets — or at least not many.
One-time bonus — but no pay raise — for state employees
Full-time employees of the executive branch will receive a one-time stipend of $1,250 in their Jan. 15, 2025, paycheck. Part-time and intermittent employees will receive $650.
Federal appeals court denies stay of execution for Indiana death row inmate Joseph Corcoran
The U.S. Court of Appeals late Monday denied a request to stay Indiana death row inmate Joseph Corcoran’s execution, which is scheduled to take place before sunrise Wednesday.
Sister, former lawyer decry upcoming Indiana execution; prosecutor conflicted
Joseph Corcoran’s legal team is asking a federal judge to step in and pause the execution to allow for a hearing and review of their claims that putting the inmate to death is unconstitutional.
Browning and Llewellyn: President Biden and Gov. Holcomb leave judicial legacies
With the terms of President Joe Biden and Gov. Eric Holcomb coming to an end, it is time to look back at both men’s appointments to federal and Indiana courts, the impacts of which will last decades after their respective stints as chief executive.
Magistrate appointed to serve as Allen County Judge
Gov. Eric Holcomb appointed Allen County Magistrate Jason Custer to serve as judge of the Allen Superior Court Civil Division Tuesday.
Six judges selected as finalists for two vacancies on Marion Superior Court
The selection process will fill vacancies created by the upcoming retirements of Marion Superior Court Judges John Hanley and Mark Stoner.
Wage garnishments and traffic violations — what impact do candidate legal woes have on voters?
With just two weeks to go until the Nov. 5 election, the race to succeed Gov. Eric Holcomb as the state’s top leader has hit breakneck speed — with the Indiana Republican Party repeatedly sending out mailers attacking the Libertarian candidate.
Holcomb heading to Greece on latest trade trip
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb is scheduled to lead a trade delegation to Athens in a trip organized by the Council of State Governments.
Gov. Holcomb’s ‘anti-trans’ positions criticized in Netflix’s ‘Will & Harper’ documentary
The film documents a cross-country trip Hollywood actor Will Ferrell and his close friend Harper Steele embarked on in 2023 and centers on Steele’s transition and identity as a trans woman.
Rokita requests execution date for murderer of Beech Grove police officer
This is the second death row inmate Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has sought an execution date for in recent months — ever since state officials ended their years-long struggle to secure a three-drug mix for executions and opted to use pentobarbital for lethal injections.
Three finalists selected for Allen Superior Court vacancy
The successful candidate will succeed Allen Superior Court Judge David Avery, who announced in May that he would retire at the end of this year.
27 candidates to interview for two Marion Superior Court judicial vacancies
Two judges, 11 magistrate judges, one senior judge and 13 attorneys will be interviewing for the two positions.
Indiana’s highest elected officials are set to get big pay bumps
Indiana’s top elected officials will see significant pay bumps in the next year just as lawmakers convene to craft a budget with little leeway for extra spending. At the very top, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s successor will become one of the highest-paid governors in the nation while other offices will see raises between 44% and 66%.
Six candidates to interview for Allen County judicial vacancy
The Allen County Judicial Nominating Commission will interview each candidate next week and select three finalists for the post.
Porter County judge named to the Indiana Court of Appeals
Porter Circuit Judge Mary DeBoer is Gov. Eric Holcomb’s seventh appointment to the 15-member Indiana Court of Appeals.
A pardon for Jamey Noel won’t come from his administration, Holcomb says
Any decision about whether or not to pardon former Clark County Sheriff and longtime Republican operative Jamey Noel of his crimes won’t come from the Holcomb administration, Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday.
New judge appointed to Warrick Superior Court
Gov. Eric Holcomb has ppointed a new judge to the Warrick Superior Court following Judge Amy Steinkamp Miskimen’s retirement in May.