U.S. Sen. Young speaks at Franklin College ahead of Constitution Day
U.S. Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, spoke about Ben Franklin’s legacy Monday at Franklin College, located just south of Indianapolis. (Photo by Sydney Byerly, TheStatehouseFile.com) By Sydney Byerly TheStatehouseFile.com September 11, 2023 FRANKLIN, Ind.—U.S. Sen. Todd Young “...”
Student loan borrowers brace for the return of monthly payments
Photo by Pixabay, Pexels. By Mia Frankenfield TheStatehouseFile.com September 7, 2023 Hoosiers will have to resume paying student loans starting in October after the U.S. Supreme Court turned down President Joe Biden’s proposal of student loan forgiveness this summer and the st “...”
Indiana justices skeptical of fight over whether state law regulates super PACs
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 7, 2023 Even though state officials maintain Indiana law allows unlimited contributions to super PACs, the Indiana Right to Life Victory Fund is not so sure, going before the Indiana Supreme Court on Thursday to get assurance that “...”
Sen. Chip Perfect endorses replacement as caucus is scheduled
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen September 6, 2023 The Indiana Republican Party has announced the time and place for the caucus to replace Sen. Chip Perfect, R-Lawrenceburg, who has endorsed businessman Randy Maxwell, CEO of Maxwell Construction in Guilford, as his success “...”
Revamped 21st Century Scholars program sees historic automatic enrollment
Gov. Eric Holcomb and other members of the General Assembly hold a ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1449, which automatically enrolls eligible students in the 21st Century Scholars program. (Photo provided) By Sydney Byerly TheStatehouseFile.com August 31, 2023 More than “...”
ICC: Bernard, Rokita opt against appeal in licensing case; matter now closed
Caitlin Bernard, OB/GYN at IU Health, appears before the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana in May (Photo by Whitney Downard/Indiana Capital Chronicle) By Whitney Downard Indiana Capital Chronicle August 30, 2023 Indianapolis doctor Caitlin Bernard will not be appealing a ruling “...”
Anderson Common Council says redistricting lawsuit fails to prove racial discrimination
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 29, 2023 The city of Anderson Common Council and the Madison County Board of Elections say the lawsuit filed against them for failing to redraw the council maps last year should be dismissed because the plaintiffs have not shown that “...”
Tully claims Rokita’s legislative ‘gamesmanship’ violates separation of powers
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 24, 2023 The Indianapolis woman trying to see the ethics opinion about Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s previous moonlighting gig claims a last-minute legislative maneuver “engineered by Rokita and his confederates” intru “...”
Indiana now among states with “most restrictive” abortion prohibitions
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen August 23, 2023 With the Indiana Supreme Court’s decision to turn down a petition to rehear a challenge to the state’s near-total abortion ban, the Hoosier state is now considered to have some of the most restrictive abortion laws in th “...”
ICC: Indiana attorney general seeks info about gender-affirming care with subpoena-like demands
By Casey Smith Indiana Capital Chronicle August 16, 2023 Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office has issued at least three civil investigative demands to medical providers as he continues to seek out information regarding gender-affirming care practices across the state. “...”