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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.
Indiana Legislature first to approve abortion ban post-Roe
The Indiana Legislature on Friday approved the near-total abortion ban with some exceptions, including in cases of rape, incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother. The measure now goes to Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb.
Indiana House passes abortion bill, sends bill to Senate
House members advanced the near-total abortion ban 62-38 with limited exceptions, including in cases of rape and incest, and to protect the life and physical health of the mother.
UPDATE: Indiana House approves deal for inflation relief, social services
The Indiana House approved a bill Friday that would provide $200 rebate payments from the state’s surging budget surplus. The Senate could consider the bill later Friday.
Police change account of crash killing Indiana Rep. Walorski
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski and two members of her congressional staff died in the Wednesday afternoon crash in northern Indiana, along with the woman driving the other vehicle, the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Office said
Indy Chamber urges pause on abortion bill, says acting now could be ‘reckless’
The region’s largest business organization said in a statement that Indiana’s proposed abortion ban raises questions that will be difficult to address within the time limits of a special session.
Senators Tuberville, Manchin working on bill to tackle NIL
College sports leaders, including outgoing NCAA President Mark Emmert, have repeatedly called for help from Congress in regulating name, image and likeness compensation.
New crypto oversight legislation arrives as industry shakes
Lawmakers, who have run out of patience with the cryptocurrency industry’s attempts to live out an unregulated Libertarian, bank-free world, are now desperate to implement stringent oversight.
U.S.-China ties on precipice after Pelosi visit to Taiwan
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which has has enraged Beijing and Chinese nationalists, could further muddle Washington’s already complicated relationship with China as the two sides wrest with differences over trade, the war in Ukraine, human rights and more.
As abortion ban nears, some want Indiana to expand abstinence-only sex ed
As Indiana moves forward with an abortion ban, a small group of Democratic lawmakers and advocates has been hoping to expand the state’s sex education curriculum in an effort to reduce unplanned and unwanted pregnancies.
UPDATE: Congresswoman Walorski of Indiana, three others killed in crash
U.S. Rep. Jackie Walorski, who has represented Indiana’s 2nd Congressional District since 2013, was killed in a crash Wednesday afternoon in northern Indiana, according to various media outlets.
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.
Bill amendment lets AG step in when local prosecutors won’t enforce law
The amendment has potential ramifications for Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, a Democrat who has announced that he will not prosecute cases involving abortion or possession of small amounts of marijuana.
Doctors, hospitals push back on Indiana abortion bill
Lawmakers in the Indiana House are scheduled to take up the measure in a day-long committee hearing Tuesday.
Indiana Senate easily approves its version of inflation relief
The Senate’s decision sets up a showdown with the House over what the final package will look like.
Indiana Senate narrowly passes near-total abortion ban
The Republican-controlled Senate voted 26-20 after about three hours of debate, passing it with the minimum 26 votes needed to send it on to the House.
Indiana House advances proposal for spending some of $6.1B surplus
House Bill 1001 also expands the pool of eligible Hoosiers for the checks to include those using Social Security and disability benefits. Additionally, it shores up various funds in support of families and repeals the state’s diaper tax.
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.
Push to tighten abortion ban bill fails in Indiana Senate
Indiana’s Republican-dominated Senate rejected a push by conservative lawmakers Thursday night to strip exceptions for rape and incest victims in a proposal that would ban most abortions in the state.