Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Thursday he’ll sign any abortion-restricting measures that make it to his desk during the upcoming special legislative session.
A border carbon adjustment would penalize imports from countries with lower environmental standards (e.g. China, Russia and India) by charging a fee at the border on the carbon emissions used to manufacture their high-polluting products.
As of June 22, Indiana had issued about $245.6 million in refunds, according to the Department of Revenue. That’s about 45% of the $545 million Gov. Eric Holcomb promised to return when he announced the move in December 2021.
Democratic members of the House and Senate met at the Indiana Statehouse on Wednesday to criticize state Republicans for not meeting on the first day of a special session to address abortion and inflation issues.
Under the latest proposal, people earning more than $400,000 a year and couples making more than $500,000 would have to pay a 3.8% tax on their earnings from tax-advantaged businesses called pass throughs.
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana have conceded defeat in their fight to block two anti-abortion laws following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision last month to end constitutional protection for abortion.
Lawyers for the American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana conceded defeat Friday in their fight to block two anti-abortion laws that have been held up by injunctions.
Indiana was added to the list as a result of passing House Bill 1041 in March. The law bans transgender girls from playing on female school sports’ teams.
Each Indiana lawmaker will receive about $183 in “per diem” costs for each day the Legislature is in session, plus weekends. They also receive 57 cents for each mile driven. Learn what the full tab could be for the special session.
U.S. District Judge Sarah Evans Barker’s order signed Thursday lifts the injunction she issued in 2019 blocking the law against the procedure that the Republican-backed legislation called “dismemberment abortion.”
The drink, flavored water infused with vodka, debuted just 16 months ago. The company operates out of Ferdinand, 15 miles south of Jasper, and the product is manufactured in Indianapolis.
Dozens of Republicans who back pro-life issues refused to comment on a possible Indiana abortion ban, leaving a key Right to Life attorney’s proposal as the primary discussion point in the Indiana General Assembly.
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday took back his previous statement that he expects to sign whatever abortion-restricting bill comes across his desk, but he struggled to articulate where specifically he stands on the incoming legislation.
Linebarger will be replaced by Cummins President and Chief Operating Officer Jennifer Rumsey, who has been with Cummins for 22 years, including the last 16 months as COO.
