ELECTORAL HURDLES: Independent and third-party candidates struggle to get on Indiana’s ballot
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 16, 2024 The Green Party convention will culminate Saturday with the selection of the nominees for president and vice president, but, come November, Hoosiers will not see those names on their ballots. Although a Green Party campaign “...”
A MESSAGE FOR THE FUTURE: Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site preparing time capsule for birthday celebration
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 15, 2024 The Benjamin Harrison Presidential Site will be honoring the Hoosier president on his 191st birthday by leaving a present for generations not yet born to open. Harrison, who was born in North Bend, Ohio, on Aug. 20, 1833, an “...”
PATIENT PRIVACY: AG Rokita claims victory after dropping IU Health lawsuit, but a federal judge had already dismissed the case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 13, 2024 Claiming a “win for patient privacy,” Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has dropped its lawsuit against Indiana University Health, but a federal court had already tossed the case in June, finding the “...”
TAXING POLICIES: Indiana’s regressive tax structure and ongoing cuts could harm all Hoosiers, experts warn
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 9, 2024 In the Indiana Statehouse and on Capitol Hill, taxes will likely be a major issue in 2025 with most of the discussion focused on cuts, but experts caution Hoosiers should not expect to get what they are not willing to pay for “...”
VOTING RIGHTS FIGHT: 7th Circuit to hear appeal in Lake County judicial merit selection lawsuit
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 7, 2024 Lake County residents are getting another day in court, as they continue to push for the ability to directly elect their superior court judges, rather than just having the option to vote for retention of those judges. Hammond “...”
SANCTUARY DISPUTE ADVANCES: AG Rokita ‘pushing forward’ with lawsuits against Monroe County and Gary, after claiming victory in East Chicago case
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 2, 2024 As Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita claimed a “big win” in his sanctuary cities lawsuit against the city of East Chicago, his office is continuing to litigate a similar lawsuit against the Monroe County Sheriff and pr “...”
JUDICIAL RESTRAINT: Retired Indiana Chief Justice Randall Shepard advises caution on reforming U.S. Supreme Court
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 1, 2024 As President Joe Biden makes a public call for reforming the U.S. Supreme Court, Indiana might be able to provide some helpful advice about judicial retirements and ensuring good behavior while justices are on the bench. Bide “...”
VOTING OUTREACH: Biden executive order promoting access sparks concerns about federal involvement in elections
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 31, 2024 The letter Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales sent to federal agencies in late June, telling them not to register voters without permission from his office, is reflective of the ongoing battle over the federal government “...”
CRYSTAL BALL OUTLOOK: Sabato’s forecast upgrades AG Rokita’s chances for reelection but won’t say victory is assured
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 25, 2024 Less than two weeks after Indiana Democrats picked Destiny Wells as their party’s nominee in the attorney general’s race, a national analysis of the contest has shifted its outlook and now sees the Republicans as more like “...”
APPELLATE NOMINEES: 3 trial court judges nominated for Court of Appeals of Indiana vacancy
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen July 24, 2024 The Indiana Judicial Nominating Commission has recommended three northern Indiana trial court judges to fill the upcoming vacancy on the Court of Appeals of Indiana. After interviewing eight candidates on Monday for the appell “...”