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 “...”
Oral argument set for RFRA challenge to Indiana’s new abortion law
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 11, 2023 The lawsuit claiming the state’s near total abortion ban violates Indiana’s Religious Freedom Restoration Act has been scheduled for oral argument Sept. 12 before the Court of Appeals of Indiana. The May 11 order setting or “...”
MLB HEARING: Attorney General Rokita seeks to depose Indy Star reporter in Bernard case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 11, 2023 The request Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office made in late April to delay the case against Caitlin Bernard pending before the Indiana Medical Licensing Board came after an apparent change in the state’s lead cou “...”
ICC: Civic leader Bill Oesterle dies at 57
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle May 10, 2023 Bill Oesterle, 57, died at home Wednesday following a long career in politics, working with several prominent Republicans and co-founding one of Indiana’s largest publicly traded companies, Angie’s List. Oesterle died “...”
Democrats weigh 2023 session as a success and a missed opportunity
By Xain Ballenger, TheStatehouseFile.com May 9, 2023 A press release issued May 1 by the Indiana Democratic Party highlighted the successes of the 2023 legislative session. Of the more than 200 bills that made their way to the governor’s desk, 20 came from Democratic legisl “...”
CONSTITUTIONAL BIAS? State bail denial change could worsen racial incarceration, bail disparities
The following report was written for The Indiana Citizen by Indianapolis journalist Abriana Herron. May 8, 2023 When it comes to local politics, Black Indianapolis resident Christine Hudson considers herself informed. But she said Senate Joint Resolution 1—which would expand th “...”
UPDATE: Attorney General’s office authored amendment that seeks to end lawsuit against Rokita
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen May 5, 2023 A 56-word provision authored by the Indiana Attorney General’s office and dropped late into the biennial budget bill appears to be an attempt to short circuit a lawsuit aimed at forcing Attorney General Todd Rokita to turn ove “...”