‘Parental rights’ bill stalls in Senate Judiciary Committee last week
Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, author of SB 46, talks during a meeting of the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday. (Photo/Jaelyn Allen of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Sanjida Tanim & Jaelyn Allen TheStatehouseFile.com January 12, 2024 On Wednesday afternoon, the Senate Judiciary “...”
Free bus rides on Election Day would stop under Senate Republican bill
An IndyGo bus pictured on Nov. 27, 2023. (Photo/ Jennifer Wilson of Mirror Indy) This article was originally published by Mirror Indy, a Free Press Indiana partner. By Ryan Martin Mirror Indy January 11, 2024 Indianapolis residents would lose access to free bus rides on Electio “...”
Senate Republicans to focus on issues that ‘may not be as flashy’
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, speaks at a press conference Thursday previewing Senate Republicans’ legislative priorities for the 2024 session. (Photo/Samuel Maurer at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Samuel Maurer TheStatehouseFile.com January 11, 2024 The “...”
Oyez, oyez, oyez: Indiana chief justice highlights innovation in State of the Judiciary speech
Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush prepares to walk into the House chamber Wednesday to deliver her 10th State of the Judiciary speech. (Photo/Schyler Altherr at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Schyler Altherr TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 Delivering her 10th State of the Judi “...”
House Education Committee approves bill to define ‘antisemitism’ following hours of emotional testimony
Lawmakers and members of the public sit across the House Chamber during the House Education Committee meeting on Wednesday. (Photo/DeMarion Newell at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS—After 3 hours of testimony, lawmakers “...”
The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus meets to set the 2024 legislative agenda
State Rep. Earl Harris Jr., D-East Chicago, smiles while talking during the IBLC’s press conference. (Photo/Mia Frankenfield at TheStatehouseFile.com) By Samuel Maurer TheStatehouseFile.com January 10, 2024 INDIANAPOLIS—The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus has narrowed it “...”
ICC: Holcomb delivers last, reflective State of the State address
Gov. Eric Holcomb gave his final State of the State address Tuesday evening to the Indiana General Assembly. (Photo/DeMarion Newell at TheStatehouseFile.com) By WHITNEY DOWNARD Indiana Capital Chronicle January 9, 2024 Term-limited Gov. Eric Holcomb delivered his eighth and final “...”
U.S. Rep. Greg Pence announces his retirement from Congress
Rep. Greg Pence By Ashlyn Myers TheStatehouseFile.com January 9, 2024 U.S. Rep. Greg Pence, R-Indiana, announced he will not seek reelection in the U.S. House of Representatives on X, formerly known as Twitter, Tuesday morning. “In 2017, I ran for Congress because I was ready t “...”
Holcomb unveils goals and priorities for his final legislative session
Gov. Eric J. Holcomb revealed his 2024 Next Level Agenda Monday at the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired in Indianapolis. (Photo/Sanjida Tanim of TheStatehouseFile.com) By Schyler Altherr & Sanjida Tanim TheStatehouseFile.com January 8, 2024 Gov. Eric J. Holc “...”
Stalled wages, inadequate child care top House Democrats’ list of concerns
From left, Rep. Cherrish Pryor, D-Indianapolis, House Minority Leader Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, Rep. Gregory Porter, D-Indianapolis, and Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Carey Hamilton, D-Indianapolis, speak before reporters Monday about House Democrats’ legislative pr “...”