Bernard hearing outcome raises concern for health care professionals and media
On May 25, Indiana’s medical licensing board found Dr. Caitlin Bernard violated state and federal patient privacy laws when she spoke to a reporter about a 10-year-old Ohio girl who was raped and coming to Indiana in summer 2022 for an abortion. The hearing began at 9 a.m. “...”
Bernard sanction stirs strong reactions
Caitlin Bernard, OB/GYN at IU Health, listens to the proceedings of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana with her attorney, Alice Morical of Hoover Hull Turner. (Photo by Xain Ballenger of The Statehouse File) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 26, 2023 Following the d “...”
SANCTION IMPOSED: Attorney General convinces licensing board Bernard violated patient privacy laws
Caitlin Bernard, an OB/GYN at IU Health, gets emotional while defending her license to practice during a marathon hearing before medical licensing board. (Photo by Xain Ballenger/The Statehouse File) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 26, 2023 Caitlin Bernard, the IU Hea “...”
Bernard to defend medical license against AG complaint Thursday
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 24, 2023 Caitlin Bernard, OB/GYN at IU Health, will face the possibility of sanctions or even the loss of her license to practice when she goes before the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana Thursday. She faces allegations from Indiana A “...”
Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site launches ‘new beginning’ after successful capital campaign
President Benjamin Harrison’s signature on the Stan & Sandy Hurt Presidential Promenade which is part of the $6 million enhancements made to the Hoosier president’s home in Indianapolis (photos by Xain Ballenger/The Statehouse File) By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana “...”
VOTING RIGHTS VIOLATION? Lawsuit challenging absentee voter restrictions returns to 7th Circuit
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 22, 2023 Indiana’s limitations on absentee voting were again before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals May 17 with the plaintiffs asserting the restrictions on voters under age 65 violates the 26th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution whi “...”
New law expands access to mental health training for first responders
East Central Fire Territory Engine 41 sits halfway outside Base 40 in New Haven, Indiana, on a bright, sunny day. (Photo by Axe and Halligan Photography) By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com May 17, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS—”You can’t deal with that 24/7 without having some level “...”
Sen. Greg Taylor reflects on 2023 session, looks ahead to 2024
By Xain Ballenger TheStatehouseFile.com May 16, 2023 Although the 2023 legislative session has ended, Minority Caucus Leader Sen. Greg Taylor, D-Indianapolis, (above) is going through a combination of reflection and anticipation. He’s looking back at some of the “missed oppo “...”
ICC: Indiana’s governor to be among the highest paid after new salary increases take effect
The Indiana governor’s salary will raise 48% in 2025, making the Hoosier chief executive one of the highest paid in the country. (Photo by Casey Smith/Indiana Capital Chronicle) By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle May 12, 2023 A pay raise for Indiana’s top elected offic “...”
Bills lawmakers say you can feel good about from the 2023 legislative session
By Ashlyn Myers, TheStatehouseFile.com May 10, 2023 INDIANAPOLIS—Though lawmakers are often seen sharing snippy debates and swapping sarcastic eye rolls, they sometimes create bills that almost everyone can happily agree on. After the 2023 legislative session ended on April 28 “...”