Holcomb signs university anti-‘viewpoint discrimination’ bill, 74 others
Six bills remain that Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb can sign, veto or allow to become law without his signature.
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U.S. Senate hopeful John Rust’s last-ditch ballot plea now in hands of Marion County judge
Rust’s petition for judicial review was filed in Marion County Superior Court late last month, one day after the Indiana Election Commission voted unanimously to block his Republican candidacy.
Altered downtown Indy tax district legislation hits governor’s desk
Indianapolis’ planned Mile Square economic enhancement district will likely operate from a smaller tax pool and with a majority state-appointed board under state legislation.
U.S. House passes bill that would lead to TikTok ban if Chinese owner doesn’t sell
By targeting TikTok, lawmakers are singling out a platform popular with millions of people, many of whom skew younger, just months before an election.
Trump, Biden clinch nominations, setting stage for grueling general election rematch
Both candidates dominated Tuesday’s primaries in swing-state Georgia, deep-red Mississippi and Democratic-leaning Washington.
AG Rokita says Holcomb should veto ‘toothless’ antisemitism ban
The Indianapolis Jewish Community Relations Council—which previously reversed its support when senators removed all reference to the IHRA in an earlier draft—said it approved of the final bill and was “grateful” to the General Assembly for “standing with us in the fight against antisemitism.”
Mike Braun swipes at GOP opponent Eric Doden in new ad
Braun said Doden—as the Indiana commerce secretary under Gov. Mike Pence—struck deals that benefited China. Braun’s gubernatorial campaign also criticized Doden for lackluster fundraising and for opposition to Trump tax cuts.
Seven Indiana gubernatorial candidates to participate in Fishers forum
Five leading Republican candidates will be joined by Libertarian Donald Rainwater and Democrat Jennifer McCormick. The event is one of several on the calendar for gubernatorial candidates.
Session takeaways: Next year’s budget, a ‘quieter’ cycle and Indianapolis nabs some wins
Indiana’s latest legislative session is over after a breakneck nine weeks that saw nearly 175 bills cross the finish line.
Republican gubernatorial candidates trade jabs at first debate
Candidates U.S. Sen. Mike Braun, Brad Chambers, Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch, Eric Doden, former Attorney General Curtis Hill and Jamie Reitenour took turns elevating themselves above their peers with interspersed jabs at opponents.
Key moments from the first GOP debate for Indiana governor
All six Republican candidates for Indiana governor gathered onstage Monday night at The Palladium in Carmel’s Center for the Performing Arts and attempted to set themselves apart from the crowded field.
Governor signs 67 bills ranging from reading remediation to bobcat hunting
More third graders will be retained due to lack of reading proficiency under a bill Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed Monday, three days after the conclusion of this year’s annual legislative session.
Indiana political candidates can use donations for child care, election officials say
Indiana’s campaign finance laws generally bar candidates and their campaigns from spending contributions for “primarily personal” purposes, but do say candidates can use funds to “defray any expense reasonably related” to campaigning or service in elected office.
Sue or give up? States’ open records policies often leave residents facing costly choice
A nationwide review of procedures—included in Indiana—found that fewer than a third of states have offices that can force agencies to turn over documents or comply with open meetings requirements.
Gaming commission funding throttled by lawmakers in late-night move
A feud between the General Assembly and the Indiana Gaming Commission escalated late Friday when lawmakers approved language blocking the commission from getting more money without their approval.
Bill limiting land buys by ‘foreign adversaries’ goes to governor
Some critics worry the bill would compromise economic development deals in the works, but it passed easily.
Additional options for spending work-based learning funds approved by Indiana lawmakers
The final draft allows students to use up to $625 from annual CSA grants to pay for training for a driver’s license with an employer match.
Here are the education bills approved by the 2024 Indiana legislature
Stricter rules on school attendance, reading proficiency, and cellphone use in the classroom will affect Indiana students and schools beginning next year under legislation passed in the General Assembly’s 2024 session.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill defining antisemitism, with compromises
The final version accepted by both the House and Senate chambers made concessions in language that was opposed by critics of Israel.
Indiana lawmakers pass bill without controversial ‘forever chemicals’ definition
Proponents of the PFAS proposal, which included many in the chemical manufacturing industry, said the definition change is needed to preserve uses of PFAS in “essential” items like lithium batteries, laptop computers, semiconductors, pacemakers and defibrillators.