Can Democrats put dent in Indiana GOP’s legislative supermajority?
In order to break the Republican supermajority in both chambers, Democrats would need to gain five House districts and six Senate seats in the Nov. 8 election.
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Candidates for new House seats in suburbs make their pitches
Three Indiana House districts—new or heavily redrawn by the Legislature in 2020 because of population growth north of Indianapolis—are being contested for the first time.
Raising the stakes: Momentum builds to allow online casino gambling in Indiana
There are six states–Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and West Virginia–that offer the full spectrum of online gambling, from virtual slot machines to online card games. Nevada also allows online gambling but limits it to online poker.
You don’t have to own a home to go solar; some renters have an option, too
Twenty-one states and the District of Columbia allow community solar projects. Indiana is not one of them, according to the EPA.
Rokita goes directly to Indiana Supreme Court to try to overturn pause of abortion law
The attorney general is appealing a local judge’s ruling that clinics can resume providing abortions for women who are up to 20 weeks pregnant.
In unhealthy Indiana, business and health leaders rally around plan to boost public health spending
A blue-ribbon commission appointed by Gov. Eric Holcomb is recommending that the state spend an additional $242 million a year to help local health departments and school districts make their communities healthier.
UPDATED: Judge puts Indiana abortion ban on hold; AG pledges to appeal
The ban was approved by the state’s Republican-dominated Legislature on Aug. 5 and signed by GOP Gov. Eric Holcomb. The ruling comes one week after it took effect.
Indiana panel to consider driving cards for undocumented immigrants
For the roughly 100,000 undocumented immigrants living in Indiana, getting a driver’s license isn’t possible. Some Hoosier lawmakers are looking to change that.
Panel to recommend what could be next for marijuana
An interim study committee has been tasked with studying the potential health benefits and consequences of Delta-8, Delta-9 and other THC products, as well as the possibility of decriminalizing marijuana possession.
Editorial: Impact of abortion ban demands review
Indiana ended up with a rushed law that seemed to please few.
Illinois officials eye Hoosier companies unhappy with Indiana’s near-total abortion ban
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he’s reaching out to Indiana corporate stalwarts such as Eli Lilly and Co. and Cummins Inc., which have expressed displeasure with Indiana’s new abortion law.
In wake of new abortion ban, Lilly says it will look outside Indiana for expansion projects
Indianapolis-based Eli Lilly and Co. said Indiana’s new abortion law could hinder its ability to attract diverse scientific, engineering and business talent to the state.
Holcomb signs near-total abortion ban, to take effect Sept. 15
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law Friday less than an hour after the General Assembly recessed from its special session.
Data privacy to be addressed during upcoming conference at 16 Tech
Data privacy—a topic of keen interest to Indiana’s tech companies—will be on the agenda when the Indiana Technology and Innovation Association hosts its annual conference later this month at 16 Tech.
Indiana needs to boost spending by $242M a year to modernize public health system, commission says
The commission said more money is needed because the state ranks among the worst in the nation for obesity, smoking, infant mortality and other critical measures, and the life expectancy of Hoosiers has declined in recent years.
New amendment to abortion bill allows exception to protect health of mother
An Indiana House committee made significant changes Tuesday to the Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state.
Indiana abortion clinics could face rough future under proposed restrictions
The clinics are in the crosshairs of the Indiana General Assembly and are likely to face a sharp drop-off in business if current legislation passes that would significantly restrict access to abortion.
Senate set for Saturday vote on abortion restrictions after testy amendment debate
The Indiana Senate defeated an amendment to the proposed abortion ban that would have eliminated exemptions for cases of rape and incest. But the Republican-dominated chamber did find a way around Democratic Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears’ pledge not to prosecute any crimes established by a new abortion law.
Doctors, hospitals face confusion about abortions
As the Legislature prepares to convene for a special session to consider abortion-related legislation, some doctors are worried about possible criminal liability they might face for providing abortions, even to save the life of the mother.
Statehouse girds for abortion-related rallies as GOP lawmakers prepare to enact new restrictions
Lawmakers are expected to be greeted by thousands of anti-abortion and abortion-rights activists as they rally at the Statehouse this week to make their feelings known about new abortion restrictions proposed by Senate Republicans.