Holcomb appoints judge to succeed Lund on Elkhart Superior bench
Gov. Eric Holcomb has appointed Elizabeth A. Bellin to serve as judge in Elkhart Superior Court 4.
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Longtime Allen County judge to retire later this year
Allen Superior Court announced Tuesday the retirement of Judge David Avery whose last day on the bench will be Dec. 13 after 24 years.
Families call on Holcomb administration to pivot on attendant care transition
Six moms of medically complex children pressured Gov. Eric Holcomb to reform his administration’s approach to transitioning families from attendant care to another caregiving program in a private Monday meeting at the Statehouse
IU protests and police action draw criticism, defense
Tension between police and student protesters enveloped Indiana University’s Bloomington campus in recent days as arrests mounted along with distrust in IU leadership after a change to long-standing policy the day before the initial protest.
Indiana GOP candidates for governor make their pitch to voters at debate in Sen. Braun’s absence
Five gubernatorial candidates sought to undermine each other’s records during a final debate Tuesday night ahead of Indiana’s May 7 GOP primary, but took few shots at the absent U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, who is considered the front-runner of the crowded field.
Braun expected to miss final GOP gubernatorial debate
Five of the six Republicans hoping to be Indiana’s next governor are scheduled to meet Tuesday for their last pre-primary debate, hosted by the nonpartisan Indiana Debate Commission. U.S. Sen. Mike Braun—the frontrunner, according to polls—pulled out of the debate unexpectedly Monday evening, saying he needed to be in Washington, D.C., to vote, according to the commission.
Holcomb signs eclipse emergency response order
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Wednesday signed a disaster order letting Indiana call on a nationwide aid compact should the upcoming eclipse stress the state’s emergency response systems.
Holcomb vetoes antisemitism compromise, signs bill weakening public access counselor
Gov. Eric Holcomb opted to issue his first—and only—veto of the session on House Bill 1002, a proposal to further define antisemitism, particularly in academic settings, citing concerns with a compromise reached in the final hours of session.
Indiana law regulating AI usage in elections takes effect
The law requires that candidates include a disclaimer when a political ad includes the use of generative AI, and it creates a path for legal action when candidates believe they are misrepresented.
Holcomb casts doubts on antisemitism ban, signs happy hour bill
Gov. Eric Holcomb indicated the last-day compromise House and Senate lawmakers struck on the antisemitism bill may be crumbling.
Holcomb signs university anti-‘viewpoint discrimination’ bill, 74 others
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a whopping 75 bills into law on Wednesday, including a heavily debated proposal that conservative proponents hope will spur “intellectual diversity” in publicly funded college classrooms.
AG Rokita says Holcomb should veto ‘toothless’ antisemitism ban
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday called on Gov. Eric Holcomb to veto a bill—which he dubbed a “toothless mess”—that defines and bans antisemitism within the state’s public education system.
Child welfare bills signed by Holcomb following end of legislative session
Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed several bills into law following the Indiana General Assembly’s adjournment Friday night. Several of those bills make adjustments to children in need of services, with one going into effect upon passage.
Governor signs 67 bills ranging from reading remediation to bobcat hunting
More third graders will be retained due to lack of reading proficiency under a bill Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Monday, three days after the conclusion of this year’s annual legislative session.
Indiana lawmakers revive restaurant carry-out alcohol in finalized legislation
Expect to see happy hours and the option to add a cocktail to your carry-out restaurant order as soon as July, under finalized legislation approved Thursday. It now goes to the governor.
Adoption subsidies bill heads to governor’s desk
The Indiana House of Representatives concurred Tuesday on a bill that makes changes to adoption subsidies, sending it to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk.
Indiana legislators send bill addressing child care costs to governor
State senators gave final approval almost unanimously Wednesday to a bill expanding eligibility for a child care subsidy program for child care workers with kids of their own.
Gov. Holcomb signs controversial pet sales bill
House Enrolled Act 1412 invalidates 21 local ordinances limiting pet sales and establishes care standards for dog breeders and pet stores.
Holcomb signs first bill of 2024, rolls back wetlands protections
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the first bill to hit his desk in the 2024 legislative session: one further eroding wetlands protections by redefining certain, protected wetlands to a less regulated class.
After Lund’s confirmation, governor accepting applications for replacement on Elkhart Superior Court
With former Elkhart Superior Judge Gretchen S. Lund’s recent confirmation as a federal judge, the state is now looking to fill her position in Elkhart County.