ACLU says it will fight after governor signs gender-affirming care ban into law
Just hours after Gov. Eric Holcomb’s signed Senate Bill 480, which bans gender-affirming health care for transgender children, the American Civil Liberties Union and the ACLU of Indiana filed a lawsuit on behalf of four transgender children and their families. The suit names a “...”
Holcomb signs ban on gender-affirming health care for minors into law
By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle April 5, 2023 Gov. Eric Holcomb (above) on Wednesday opted to sign a controversial ban on gender-affirming health care for minors into law over the protests of families, medical professionals and transgender children. Holcomb, in a sta “...”
Lee Hamilton commentary: Why trustworthiness matters in our democracy
Early this year, the Gallup organization came out with a survey of Americans on how they view the ethics of various professions. Nurses ranked at the top. Doctors, pharmacists, and high school teachers did well, too. Real estate agents and bankers were considered about average. “...”
Four attorneys assigned to abortion-related litigation resign from Indiana AG’s office
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle April 4, 2023 With key hearings scheduled in licensing and civil litigation against Indianapolis OB-GYN Dr. Caitlin Bernard this month, the Indiana Attorney General’s Office will be down four attorneys who worked on the case but have n “...”
As higher property tax bills land in homeowners’ mailboxes, Indy Rep. DeLaney urges reforms including changes in school funding
With the coming property tax bills expected to wallop Hoosier homeowners, one Indiana Democratic lawmaker is faulting Republicans for not reforming the property tax system to prevent steep increases and is calling for a change in school funding to alleviate some of the pressure. “...”
Four Republican candidates for Indy mayor share their visions in Indy Star forum
Before a sparse crowd Thursday evening, the four men vying for the Republican nomination for Indianapolis mayor acknowledged the issues where they agreed and refrained from criticizing the current mayor outright as they offered their visions for the city. The Republican candidate “...”
Senate sends another bill restricting trans people to the governor—then has a sing-along
Another trans-related bill is heading to the governor’s desk. House Bill 1569 was passed in its final Senate reading Thursday afternoon. The bill is authored by Rep. Peggy Mayfield, R-Martinsville, and passed through the Indiana House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, “...”
Rokita’s fight to overturn judge’s finding moves to yet another court, is set for hearing April 11
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s fight to overturn a trial court’s finding that he violated a state confidentiality law has been moved to another court – its third since the original complaint was filed in November 2022 – and set for a hearing April 11. Marion Count “...”
Crime, potholes were key topics in forum of four Democratic mayoral candidates
Although the discussion was respectful and polite during a Tuesday evening forum, four Democratic candidates for Indianapolis mayor nevertheless offered very different views of the city and its future. The mayoral town hall, hosted by The Indianapolis Star, brought Mayor Joe Hogs “...”
IU economist urges policymakers to steer clear of culture wars and focus on developing a skilled, healthy workforce
Indiana’s long history of making things has developed a diverse manufacturing base that could make the state one of the first stops for companies reshoring their operations — but to attract new employers, an Indiana University economist says, Hoosiers will have to resist “...”