Attorney general candidates spar over ad allegations
Democrat attorney general candidate Destiny Wells went on the attack in advertisements launched last week, prompting rebuke from GOP incumbent Todd Rokita.
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Appellate court overturns dismissal of state’s lawsuits against TikTok
The Indiana Court of Appeals reversed a lower court’s dismissal of two complaints filed by the state against TikTok that alleged the California company had engaged in deceptive acts under Indiana’s Deceptive Consumer Sales Act.
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.
Independent polling shows Rokita with strong lead over Wells in AG race
In the attorney general race, Republican incumbent Todd Rokita holds a 14-point lead over Democratic candidate Destiny Wells, a new poll shows.
Polling data shows growth in support for AG candidate Wells, dissatisfaction with Rokita
Support for Democratic attorney general candidate Destiny Wells appears to be growing, as voters express an increased dissatisfaction with incumbent Todd Rokita, according to polling data from the Indiana for Wells campaign.
Monroe Circuit Court denies permanent injunction against state’s abortion law
The Monroe Circuit Court denied a motion Wednesday morning for a permanent injunction against Indiana’s near-total ban on abortion.
Indiana AG Rokita pushes local law enforcement to implement ‘zero-tolerance’ antisemitism policies
A new program spearheaded by Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita seeks to train up the state’s law enforcement officials to “combat antisemitism” and implement “zero-tolerance” policies that ensure Jewish Hoosiers are protected.
Rokita claims Biden administration’s EPA rule invasive, unlawful
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed an opening brief in a federal appeals court claiming the Biden administration’s Clean Power Plant 2.0 rule is invasive and unlawful.
Attorney General’s Office reaches settlement for tenants in South Bend
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita announced a settlement reached with South Bend apartment complex in Wednesday afternoon Facebook livestream.
Ex-Evansville parks director misused thousands of public funds, lawsuit alleges
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita filed a lawsuit last week against the former director of the Evansville parks for allegedly misusing public funds.
Monroe County sheriff vows to defend immigration policy despite Rokita’s objections
Despite other cities repeal their “sanctuary city” ordinances following Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s legal actions, Monroe County is continuing to fight the lawsuit.
IU, Purdue not in full agreement with state’s arguments in ‘intellectual diversity’ case
In an ongoing lawsuit against a new law on higher education curriculum, Indiana’s two top universities released a statement yesterday separating themselves from the Office of the Attorney General’s arguments.
Rokita dismisses IU Health privacy case
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has dismissed a case his office brought against IU Health after a judge’s ruling found the case lacking.
Indiana Attorney General files to dismiss challenge to state’s ‘intellectual diversity’ law
The measure was adopted by the General Assembly over concerns that conservative viewpoints were being stifled on campuses and signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb in March.
A judge has branded Google a monopolist, but AI may bring about quicker change in internet search
A federal judge has branded Google as a ruthless monopolist bent on suffocating its competitors. But how do you go about creating alternatives to a search engine that’s synonymous with internet exploration?
Indiana AG, Comptroller want proof of no funds supporting IU’s Kinsey Institute
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and State Comptroller Elise Nieshalla want Indiana University to show “proof of compliance” with a 2023 state budget law that stripped state funding from the university’s Kinsey Institute for Research in Sex, Gender and Reproduction.
City of East Chicago rescinds ordinance, AG drops lawsuit
Earlier this month the Office of the Attorney General filed a lawsuit against the city of East Chicago for for allegedly not complying with federal immigration laws. Yesterday it voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit.
Rokita warns of potential scams arising from attempted assassination
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is warning Hoosiers of fake charitable causes looking for donations following the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.
Rokita takes campaign fundraising lead
Campaign finance reports for the Indiana Attorney General race were due Monday to the Indiana Secretary of State and show Republican incumbent Todd Rokita still leading in fundraising. He has more than $1.3 million in the coffers ahead of the general election.
Wells receives Democratic nomination for Indiana attorney general
Destiny Wells will battle Republican incumbent Todd Rokita for the top legal officer position in the state after receiving the delegate nomination at Saturday’s state party convention.