Long-acting reversible contraceptives bill is advancing to the Senate
Rep. Rita Fleming, D-Jeffersonville (Photo/courtesy Indiana House Democrats) By DeMarion Newell TheStatehouseFile.com February 7, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS—On Tuesday, the House passed a bill that is now being advanced to the Senate to help women who are giving birth to become Medicaid “...”
HELP OR HARM? AG Rokita’s new webpage alleges ‘indoctrination’ in Indiana schools, but critics say it could intimidate teachers
The Indiana Attorney General’s “Eyes on Education” webpage includes a portal to upload documents and links to the submissions. (Screenshot/The Indiana Citizen) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 7, 2024 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s offi “...”
REDISTRICTING DELAY: SB 135 gives Indiana cities, towns and school districts more time to redraw their election districts
(Photo/Xain Ballenger of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 5, 2024 The Indiana General Assembly appears poised to extend the deadline for municipalities and school boards to redraw their election districts, pushing the due date a second time “...”
MIRROR INDY story: Closing achievement gaps for students of color is necessary for Indiana’s success, report shows
(Photo/Pexels.com) This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Claire Rafford Mirror Indy February 5, 2024 While Indiana has been making progress in increasing educational attainment beyond high school, the state still lags behind the na “...”
VOTERS’ VOICE: Ballot initiatives touted by Indiana Democrats stall in GOP-dominated Statehouse
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 2, 2024 Although the push for ballot initiatives was dead before the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly even started, a Democratic lawmaker pulled one last maneuver to show voters who was listening. Rep “...”
JOHN KRULL: Jim Lucas and the GOP brand
By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com February 2, 2024 Indiana Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, did something dangerous and dumb. That’s not exactly breaking news. Saying that Lucas acted in a foolish manner that put others at risk is a bit like noting that the sun rises in the east an “...”
‘CASE CLOSED’: As Indiana Supreme Court releases disciplinary affidavit, AG Rokita claims ‘nothing I said’ contradicted docs
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita visited the Indiana House of Representatives to hear Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush deliver the 2024 State of the Judiciary speech in January. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 1, 2024 The conditiona “...”
Lucas faces backlash and calls to apologize after flashing gun at high schoolers
Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, posted on social media that he pities “those that are being indoctrinated to fear” guns. (Photo/courtesy of Indiana House Republicans) By Kyra Howard TheStatehouseFile.com January 31, 2024 A day after he was caught flashing his gun to a gro “...”
State Rep. Jim Lucas shows gun, students feel fear Tuesday at the Statehouse
Rep. Jim Lucas, R-Seymour, opened his coat and flashed a handgun to a group of high school students at the Indiana Statehouse Tuesday after Moms Demand Action Advocacy Day. (Screenshot/Kyra Howard of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Kyra Howard TheStatehouseFile.com January 30, 2024 Stu “...”
Election security bill clears Indiana House and heads to Senate, dismissing Democrats’ concerns
(Photo/Xain Ballenger of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 31, 2024 A controversial election security bill passed the Indiana House Monday, as Democrats, saying the measure would prevent eligible Hoosiers, namely immigrants, from voting, quest “...”