Senate sends another bill restricting trans people to the governorâthen has a sing-along
Another trans-related bill is heading to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1569 was passed in its final Senate reading Thursday afternoon. The bill is authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville, and passed through the Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, â...â
Rokita’s fight to overturn judge’s finding moves to yet another court, is set for hearing April 11
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokitaâs fight to overturn a trial courtâs finding that he violated a state confidentiality law has been moved to another court â its third since the original complaint was filed in November 2022 â and set for a hearing April 11. Marion Count â...â
Crime, potholes were key topics in forum of four Democratic mayoral candidates
Although the discussion was respectful and polite during a Tuesday evening forum, four Democratic candidates for Indianapolis mayor nevertheless offered very different views of the city and its future. The mayoral town hall, hosted by The Indianapolis Star, brought Mayor Joe Hogs â...â
IU economist urges policymakers to steer clear of culture wars and focus on developing a skilled, healthy workforce
Indianaâs long history of making things has developed a diverse manufacturing base that could make the state one of the first stops for companies reshoring their operations — but to attract new employers, an Indiana University economist says, Hoosiers will have to resist â...â
Bill banning gender-affirming care for minors is now one step from becoming law
It has drawn some of the longest and most contentious debate of the 2023 legislative session, with most attempts to amend it failing while opponents have called it discriminatory and dangerous. Now SB 480, which bans gender-affirming care for Indiana minors, has passed its â...â
A NEW LAW SCHOOL? Backers of Purdue proposal say it will foster civic health by expanding legal representation. Critics worry about lower standards.
The following report was written for The Indiana Citizen by veteran Indiana legal journalist Marilyn Odendahl. March 24, 2023 Patrick Ryan represents a dwindling resource in Indiana. The attorney in Kentland, population just over 1,600, is among a declining number of lawyers who â...â
Indiana Bar Foundation hosts inaugural Indiana Civics Summit
National, regional, state, and local leaders will discuss the role of civics in the Indiana business, education, legal, non-profit, and government communities. Indiana Lt. Governor Suzanne Crouch (above) and Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner are among the featured s â...â
Emotions stir the House before committeeâs approval of bill banning gender-affirming care
Above: Protests outside the House Chamber’s doors on Tuesday. Photo by Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com. Voices erupted outside the House Chamber as a physician called gender transition procedures âbad medicine.â A tearful parent said these procedures are the reaso â...â
Controversial absentee voter bill hears more discussion, is passed by committee
Above: Rep. Timothy Wesco, R-Osceola, presents his HB 1334 before the Senate Elections Committee. Absentee voters would need to send in additional means of identification to be verified under the amended House Bill 1334, which was passed by a Senate committee Monday and now goes â...â
âPerfectâ for St. Patrickâs Day: Bust of former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan unveiled at Statehouse
Above: A bust of former Indiana Gov. Joe Kernan unveiled at the Statehouse on Friday, March 17, 2023. (Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle) By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle  March 18, 2023 It was a St. Patrickâs Day suited âjust rightâ for Indianaâs former Gov. â...â