Indiana National Guard chief promoted to major general
Lyles, who assumed command of the Indiana National Guard in October 2019, leads a force of about 13,500 troops.
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Indiana lawmakers to reconvene Nov. 29, look to end COVID-19 orders
Many conservatives have criticized Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb for continuing to extend the monthly public health order, which he has renewed 20 times, although he has signaled he might not to do so again.
Indiana Governor’s Office suite undergoing privately funded renovations
The Holcomb administration hasn’t provided information on contributors to the project or to which entity that money was being given.
Holcomb extends COVID-19 orders but change is contemplated
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has extended COVID-19 executive orders through November but suggested they might be scaled back by December.
Holcomb joins 4 governors to create regional charging network for electric vehicles
Gov. Eric Holcomb joined the governors of Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin to sign a compact that focuses on making it easier for drivers to find charging stations for their electric vehicles along key corridors in the five-state region.
Gonso Tait to step down as head of state gaming commission after 6 years
Sara Gonso Tait’s six-year tenure has been marked by several major rulings involving casinos and fines imposed against their operators.
Holcomb extends public emergency as contagious delta variant spreads quickly
The number of Indiana counties approaching high risk for community spread of COVID-19 nearly quadrupled in one week as an especially contagious coronavirus variant spread throughout the state.
Rokita asks Supreme Court to stop proceedings in Holcomb lawsuit against General Assembly
Gov. Eric Holcomb has argued in his lawsuit that only he has the authority to call for a special legislative session. But Attorney General Todd Rokita says Holcomb can’t proceed with the lawsuit without his consent.
Seven months later, Holcomb to hold inaugural gala
The “boots and black tie” inaugural ball will take place Aug. 21 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
Attorneys for Rokita, Holcomb face off in court over governor’s right to sue
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office got its day in court Wednesday to argue why it thinks Gov. Eric Holcomb shouldn’t have been allowed to hire his own attorneys to sue the Indiana General Assembly. A ruling isn’t expected for at least several weeks.
Lawsuit challenges Holcomb’s decision to end extended jobless benefits
A lawsuit filed on behalf of five Indiana residents and Concerned Clergy of Indianapolis challenges Gov. Eric Holcomb’s decision to end extended unemployment benefits provided through the federal CARES Act.
Holcomb said he will not order IU to eliminate its vaccine mandate
Republican lawmakers asked the governor to issue an executive order prohibiting any state university from mandating vaccines that don’t have full U.S. Food and Drug Administration approval.
Indiana to drop out of federal unemployment programs, end $300 supplemental benefit
The move will also end benefits for people who did not qualify for unemployment benefits before the pandemic, including gig-economy workers, independent contractors and self-employed workers.
Holcomb signs order restoring work-search rule for jobless benefits
Indiana is joining several other states creating more requirements for people to stay on unemployment, with many businesses blaming the ease of obtaining the weekly jobless benefits with making it more difficult to fill job openings.
Indy council ratifies COVID orders after Legislature nullifies them with veto override
The Democratic-majority council’s vote—which passed 19-5 along party lines—keeps a citywide mask mandate and restaurant capacity limits in place in Indianapolis.
GOP governors slash jobless aid to try to force more Americans to return to work
An unexpected slowdown in hiring nationwide has prompted some Republican governors to start slashing jobless benefits. On Friday, Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb said he would consider whether the state should continue to participate in federal pandemic unemployment programs.
Holcomb to reinstate job-seeking rule for unemployed, study whether to ax federal benefit
Unemployed Hoosiers are currently receiving $300 per week from the federal government in addition to state benefits. The federal program also expanded who is eligible for unemployment.
Holcomb vetoes bill that would cut power of local health officials
Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto marks another pushback against fellow Republicans’ legislative efforts to weaken the powers of the governor or others during emergencies such as the pandemic.
Attorney General Rokita asks judge to throw out Holcomb’s lawsuit against Legislature
Todd Rokita says that only he—or an attorney he authorizes—can file a lawsuit on behalf of the state. Plus, he argues that lawmakers can’t be sued during a legislative session.
UPDATE: Indiana’s GOP family feud widens as AG enters fracas over governor’s powers
Gov. Eric Holcomb on Tuesday filed a lawsuit against the Indiana General Assembly and legislative leaders of his own party, challenging the constitutionality of a new law that weakens his emergency powers and was enacted by fellow Republicans over the governor’s veto.