Twitter troll takes over lawmaker’s handle, demands apology
An Indiana state lawmaker who says he won’t “give in to terrorists” is refusing an apology demand from an unknown person who took over his abandoned Twitter handle.
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Solar bill draws heat
Homeowners, churches, schools among those who decry slashing incentives, though big arrays may thrive under the legislation.
7th Circuit opinion shapes overhaul of vaping law
Guidance from the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals was the driving force behind an overhaul of Indiana’s controversial vaping law, which is now before the House of Representatives in a significantly amended form.
Indiana’s civil forfeiture laws under scrutiny
Legislation and lawsuits seek to curb the government’s ability to seize private property.
Indiana legislators pursue legal careers after taking elected office
Being Indiana legislators inspired a handful to go to law school while working in the General Assembly.
Children’s commission bill advances
A bill that would allow the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana to hire an executive director, costing an estimated $150,000 annually, will be presented to the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services Monday.
Bill prohibiting sanctuary campuses moves to Indiana House
A bill meant to require Indiana colleges and universities to comply with federal immigration investigations has passed the Senate, though concerns remain about the policy’s implication on Indiana campuses.
Mass protest study committee bill clears Indiana Senate
A bill originally allowing authorities to use "any means necessary" to keep roadways clear during a protest but then reduced to a legislative study committee issue has cleared the Indiana Senate.
Peeping drones crime bill clears Indiana Senate
Anyone using the advanced technology of an aerial drone to undertake the age-old crime of voyeurism could be charged with a new offense under a measure approved by the Indiana Senate.
Indiana Senate OKs abortion bill on parental notification
Pregnant minors would be unable to obtain an abortion without at least attempting to notify their parents under a measure that cleared the Indiana Senate Tuesday.
Hate-crime bill pulled before Senate vote
The only hate crime bill that was sent to the Senate floor for a vote was pulled by the author yesterday after a proposed amendment from a Republican senator split support for the measure and led to the conclusion that reaching a consensus would be too difficult.
Indiana House approves ‘abortion reversal’ bill
The Indiana House has approved a measure on a so-called ‘abortion reversal’ procedure despite concerns from both sides of the aisle that the method hasn’t been sufficiently vetted.
Indiana House OKs bill on prayer in schools
A legislative proposal whose author says it would put prayer back in schools has cleared the Indiana House.
Indiana Senate approves bill to curtail solar incentive
Financial incentives for installing solar panels would be eliminated in the coming years under a bill passed Monday by the Indiana Senate.
Senate OKs legislative employees bringing guns to work
Legislative employees could join lawmakers in carrying handguns in the Indiana Statehouse under a measure advanced by the Senate.
Republican mass protest bill softened in committee
A bill calling for Indiana authorities to use "any means necessary" to keep roadways clear during a protest was softened in a Senate committee.
Indiana Senate panel advances restrictive abortion bill
An Indiana abortion bill meant to strengthen parental rights would require notifying parents when a daughter under the age of 18 pursues legal action to obtain an abortion without their consent.
New vaping bill moves to full Senate
Less than a month after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a district court decision striking down the most controversial portions of Indiana’s vaping law, a new e-liquids bill designed to fall into compliance with federal regulations is moving through the General Assembly.
House education panel backs school prayer bill
Students’ right to pray aloud in Indiana schools would be reaffirmed under a measure a House education committee has approved.
‘Abortion reversal’ bill clears Indiana panel for 2nd time
An Indiana House panel on Tuesday approved an amended version of a measure that would require abortion providers to give women considering drug-induced abortions information on stopping the procedure midway through — even though that process is scientifically disputed.