GOP abortion legislation still under wraps as special session looms
The Republican-dominated Legislature is expected to further restrict abortions during its special session starting July 25, but how far GOP lawmakers will go remains unknown.
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Indiana governor walks back comment on abortion bill
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.
Despite forewarning, GOP lawmakers unprepared to roll out abortion legislation
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.
How much additional compensation will lawmakers receive during special session?
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.
California restricts state-paid travel to Indiana, other states due to transgender laws
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.
Indiana’s abortion laws may tighten even before Legislature acts
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.
Higher gas prices hurt pockets, make tiny dent in emissions
High gasoline prices are a “double-edged sword” for the president because they hurt him politically even though they lead to fewer trips to the gas pump and lower emissions.
Indiana Democrats criticize GOP for delaying special session work
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.
Greg Garrison gets challenger in race for Hamilton County prosecutor
Jessica Paxson, who has served as Hamilton County’s deputy prosecutor for seven years, will run as a Democrat.
How should Indiana businesses respond to abortion debate? Very carefully, some say
Learn how Indiana business leaders are responding—or not—to the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Indiana governor says no ‘red lines’ on possible abortion legislation
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.
Two CEOs say they didn’t sign off on abortion-rights letter
Two local business leaders say they did not authorize the use of their names on a letter asking Gov. Eric Holcomb to work to protect the reproductive rights of Indiana women as lawmakers prepare to consider abortion restrictions at the governor’s urging.
Indianapolis law firm gets $518K from Holcomb-legislature fight
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s administration contracted the law firm to challenge House Enrolled Act 1123, which was passed over the governor’s April 2021 veto and would have enabled the legislature to call itself into special session.
Indiana lawmakers to weigh THC regulations, marijuana decriminalization
While lawmakers said total marijuana decriminalization is on the table for debate during summer study meetings, they will also explore restrictions involving the sale of products like delta-8, including age requirements for purchasing.
Biden administration holding its first onshore oil sales
President Joe Biden suspended new leasing just a week after taking office in January 2021. A federal judge in Louisiana ordered the sales to resume.
Indiana lawmakers delay special session work by nearly three weeks
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb originally called for the special session to discuss a tax refund, but now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, lawmakers are seeking more time to address abortion law.
Commission says $250M investment needed for Indiana public health
A commission tasked with reviewing Indiana’s public health infrastructure has found spending per capita lags and is set to pitch a significant investment.
Indiana political leaders react to Supreme Court abortion ruling
Opinions poured in Friday following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
Holcomb expects abortion to be addressed at July special session
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said Friday on Twitter that he expects the General Assembly to take up abortion law during a special session next month that he called for earlier this week to address refunds for state taxpayers.
New PAC aims to ‘recenter’ Indiana politics
The new Recenter Indiana PAC says it will support candidates, regardless of political party, who believe in bipartisanship, commit to problem-solving through reliable information and civil conversation, champion equality and reject violence.