Governor fills Hamilton Superior Court vacancy
A successor has been chosen to fill a vacancy in the Hamilton County judiciary left by Judge Gail Bardach, who retired from the bench in July.
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Special election to replace Rep. Walorski scheduled for Nov. 8
The special election to fill the now-vacant congressional seat in Indiana’s 2nd District following the death of Congresswoman Jackie Walorski will coincide with the Nov. 8 general election, and the candidates to finish out her term will be announced by the end of the month.
Indiana governor signs relief bill alongside abortion ban
Indiana’s governor signed a relief bill Friday night that will provide $200 rebate payments from the state’s surging budget surplus.
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
Indiana on Friday became the first state in the nation to approve abortion restrictions since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, as the Republican governor quickly signed a near-total ban on the procedure shortly after lawmakers approved it.
Indiana House passes spending, inflation relief bill
The Indiana House approved a bill Friday that would provide $200 rebate payments from the state’s surging budget surplus.
Indiana Republicans still split on tax rebate proposal
Indiana Republican lawmakers remained far from agreement Wednesday on whether to go along with the governor’s proposal to give each taxpayer a $225 rebate from the state’s surging budget surplus.
Indiana landlords sue over eviction moratorium, seek more that $500K in damages
Seventeen Indiana landlords have filed a lawsuit against Gov. Eric Holcomb, seeking more than $500,000 in damages for unpaid rent and loss of property value caused by the moratoriums placed on evictions during 2020.
Indiana House advances proposal for spending some of $6.1B surplus
The Indiana House on Friday voted 93-2 to use the state’s unexpected surplus to send $1 billion in taxpayer rebates proposed by Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Business execs, health care groups, religious leaders petition lawmakers on abortion legislation
As Indiana lawmakers prepare to convene next week for a special session to consider legislation expected to severely restrict access to abortions, they’re receiving petitions from state business leaders, health care organizations and even religious organizations warning them of the potential consequences.
Senate Republicans balk at Holcomb’s tax refund proposal
Signaling their opposition to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s plan to issue $1 billion to Hoosier taxpayers in the form of $225 tax refund checks, Indiana Senate Republicans presented an alternate plan Wednesday to provide some financial relief for Indiana residents during a period of record-high inflation.
Indiana lawmakers propose near-total ban on abortion with exceptions for rape, incest, mother’s life
Indiana Republicans are pursuing legislation to ban abortions in the state except in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of a mother. GOP leaders also announced economic packages to invest in Hoosier women and babies.
Robing ceremony for Lake Co. Judge Adat-Lopez scheduled for Thursday
A formal robing ceremony will be held Thursday evening for the newest Lake County judge.
Foley, Hanlon, Uliana picked as finalists to succeed Najam on COA
Two Indiana judges and one attorney have been named the final candidates to fill an upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana.
JNC submits 3 finalists to Holcomb for COA appointment
The clock is now ticking for Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb to select the next Court of Appeals of Indiana judge to replace retiring Judge Edward Najam Jr.
Indiana has a $6.1 billion surplus. Will taxpayers get some of it back?
As the Legislature prepares to consider Gov. Eric Holcomb’s proposal to return $1 billion of the state’s surplus to taxpayers, some legislators, economists and business leaders are questioning whether putting that money directly into the pockets of Hoosiers is the best use of the windfall.
Indiana finishes fiscal year with more than $6 billion in reserves
Indiana closed the fiscal year with $6.1 billion in state reserves, another sign the state’s economy bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic faster than economists had expected.
GOP abortion legislation still under wraps as special session looms
With a little more than a week left before the Republican-dominated Indiana Legislature convenes for a special session, not much is known about what its abortion-related legislation will look like, or exactly how soon bills will be filed.
Indiana governor won’t specify anti-abortion steps he backs
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb sidestepped taking a stance Tuesday on how far the Republican-dominated Legislature should go in restricting abortions when state lawmakers begin a special session in less than two weeks.
How much additional compensation will lawmakers receive during special session?
A multiweek special legislative session to consider tax refunds and new abortion restrictions is expected to cost Indiana taxpayers at least $280,000 in additional compensation to the state’s 150 lawmakers.
Indiana Democrats criticize GOP for delaying special session
While Indiana House and Senate Democrats met at the Statehouse on Wednesday — the technical start date of a special session meant for discussions about Hoosier economic relief and abortion — a swarm of pro-choice protestors gathered on the building’s steps.