REDISTRICTING REVIEW: Historic rulings from U.S. Supreme Court come amid challenges and a poor grade for Indiana
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 2, 2024 After reviewing two U.S. Supreme Court rulings in 2023 considered to be redistricting victories against political gerrymandering, Common Cause admitted afterwards that it had been “too pessimistic” ini “...”
Juvenile detention rates show big racial disparities in IN, US
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Terri Dee Public News Service December 29, 2023 Youth incarceration rates have declined in Indiana and nationwide since 2014. But a new study shows young people of color are more likely to be jailed than their white counterparts – and Indiana is no exc “...”
LEGISLATIVE EXITS: Republican Reps. Lyness, Zent announce retirements, join growing list of departures from Indiana Statehouse
Republican Reps. Randy Lyness (left) and Denny Zent (right) both announced in December they will not be running for reelection in 2024. (Photo/House Republicans) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen December 29, 2023 As the Indiana General Assembly prepares to convene on Jan. “...”
Yes, it was Indy’s most expensive election, but voter turnout barely moved
This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Emily Hopkins Mirror Indy December 19, 2023 By now, there are two things that most Indianapolis voters know about November’s mayoral election. One: The more than $11 million spent by Republic “...”
ZOOM JUSTICE: Litigants prefer virtual hearings to attending court in person, IU study says
Jeff Heck, director of the pro bono project for Indiana Legal Services, demonstrates remote access to a court hearing from his desktop computer. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen December 22, 2023 When presiding over a hearing, Monroe County Circuit “...”
Not just a lame duck—Gov. Holcomb says he’s got plans
Despite entering his final year in office, Gov. Eric Holcomb does not plan to downshift, saying “I was hired ultimately for eight years.” (Photo/Kyra Howard, The StatehouseFile.com) By Sydney Byerly The StatehouseFile.com December 20, 2023 As Republican Gov. Eric Holc “...”
Highly skilled workforce key to Indiana becoming ‘innovation capital,’ panel says
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen December 19, 2023 Indiana has changed its approach to economic development, but the key to the state’s success in attracting and retaining businesses remains the same – having a highly skilled workforce. Ann Lathrop, “...”
STARK LAW: Community Health Network agrees to multi-million settlement linked to alleged ‘fraudulent scheme’
Community Health Network, headquartered in Indianapolis, has 10 hospitals in its health-care system. (Photo/Marilyn Odendahl) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen December 19, 2023 Community Health Network, headquartered in Indianapolis, has agreed to pay $345 million to settl “...”
IU Prof: SCOTUS taking up abortion pill a ‘momentous occurrence’
(Photo/Pexels.com) By Joe Ulery Public News Service December 19, 2023 As the United States Supreme Court decides whether the abortion pill is safe, some legal scholars predict the decision may backfire on anti-abortion advocates. The case paving the way for the nation’s hig “...”
‘DRIVING FORCE’: Indiana attorney Marilyn Smith honored for making justice more accessible to low-income Hoosiers
Marilyn Smith, Indiana Bar Foundation senior counsel (right), was recognized recently by Charles Dunlap, president and CEO of the bar foundation, and other members of the legal community for her work in civil legal aid. (Photo/Indiana Bar Foundation) By Marilyn Odendahl The India “...”