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Indiana’s abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments
Abortion providers asserted during closing arguments Friday that narrow medical exemptions and a hospital requirement under the state’s near-total abortion ban deprive Hoosiers of their constitutional right to get the procedure when necessary to protect their health. “Many pregnant Hoosiers have suffered and continue to suffer due to the health or life exception,” said Allyson […] The post Indiana’s abortion ban back in the hands of judge after closing arguments appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
AG Rokita threatens legal action against locals with ‘sanctuary city’ laws on the books
Lawmakers last session gave his office the power to enforce a state ban on local "sanctuary city" policies. The post AG Rokita threatens legal action against locals with ‘sanctuary city’ laws on the books appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Mental, emotional exclusion part of second day of abortion ban testimony
Witnesses for the Indiana Attorney General’s Office on Thursday pushed back on claims that the state’s abortion ban harms women’s physical and mental health. It was the second day of a bench trial in which abortion providers are seeking to broaden exemptions under Indiana’s near total abortion ban. The Attorney General’s Office, which represents the […] The post Mental, emotional exclusion part of second day of abortion ban testimony appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Time to lift the Indianapolis 500 blackout — for good
In a rarity since moving here to Indiana in 1996, I got to lay on my couch and watch the Indianapolis 500 live, from green flag to checkered flag. And it shouldn’t have taken a four-hour rain delay to make that happen. It’s time to ditch the archaic central Indiana blackout. The Kentucky Derby — […] The post Time to lift the Indianapolis 500 blackout — for good appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress
WASHINGTON – Bipartisan legislation pushed in both chambers of Congress aims to stop illegal fentanyl production and trafficking by focusing on the machinery used to manufacture pills. The Criminalizing Abused Substance Templates, or CAST, Act would redefine the criminal penalty for producing counterfeit drugs using a pill press. Counterfeiting drugs is already illegal as outlined […] The post Pill press molds used to produce illicit fentanyl targeted in legislation in Congress appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial
WASHINGTON — Jurors in New York state court on Thursday found Donald Trump guilty on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up hush money payments to a porn star ultimately to influence the outcome of the 2016 presidential election. The first-ever criminal trial of a former U.S. president wrapped up in […] The post BREAKING: Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Holcomb embarks on Europe trip for continued discussions around manufacturing, energy
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb departed Thursday for his next economic development trip — this time to the Netherlands, Belgium and France — to build on discussions and “deepen relationships” within the microelectronic and semiconductor industries, according to his office. It’s the governor’s third international economic development trip this year — his second visit to France […] The post Holcomb embarks on Europe trip for continued discussions around manufacturing, energy appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Wendy Dant Chesser selected to fill vacated House seat
She will take over for former Rep. Rita Fleming, who abruptly retired a week after an unopposed victory in May's primary election. The post Wendy Dant Chesser selected to fill vacated House seat appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Testimony begins in case against Indiana’s strict abortion ban
Attorneys in a lawsuit against Indiana’s near-total abortion ban jumped right into testimony Wednesday, beginning a trial in which plaintiffs are seeking to widen medical exemptions and strike down a requirement that stripped abortion clinics of their licenses to perform the procedure. The lawsuit comes almost a year after the state Supreme Court upheld the […] The post Testimony begins in case against Indiana’s strict abortion ban appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana GOP Chair Anne Hathaway to remain ‘as long as she sees fit,’ Braun’s campaign says
Sen. Mike Braun's gubernatorial campaign says an impending leadership change for the state's top office doesn't necessarily mean a shakeup at the Indiana Republican Party's headquarters. The post Indiana GOP Chair Anne Hathaway to remain ‘as long as she sees fit,’ Braun’s campaign says appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Low-wage states with cheap housing dominated the post-pandemic jobs boom
More than half of the nation’s jobs created in the past five years have come in two states: Texas and Florida. They’re at the forefront of a job creation revolution in which states with lower wages and a lower cost of living are gaining the highest share of new jobs, according to a new Stateline […] The post Low-wage states with cheap housing dominated the post-pandemic jobs boom appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Holcomb, Toyota officials break ground on new $100 million forklift facility in Columbus
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and officials from the Toyota Material Handling site broke ground Wednesday on a new $100 million manufacturing facility in Columbus. The 295,000-square-foot facility will expand Toyota’s Bartholomew County headquarters and will specialize in electric forklift production. Officials said they expect the facility will create up to 85 new jobs in Columbus […] The post Holcomb, Toyota officials break ground on new $100 million forklift facility in Columbus appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
New records shed small light on state dollars spent for Rokita discipline, Bernard cases
New, partially-unredacted public records offer a glimpse into public dollars so far spent to defend Attorney General Todd Rokita’s law license. Payments related to the attorney general’s disciplinary case is likely far greater than what’s visible in the documents, but redactions continue to make a total sum difficult to calculate. Rokita’s office last week released […] The post New records shed small light on state dollars spent for Rokita discipline, Bernard cases appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Attacks against abortion care are attacks against all care
When we restrict one aspect of care — like with abortion bans — we hinder all access to care. That’s why, across the country, we are witnessing the closure of maternity wards, including here in Indiana. As we near the two-year anniversary of the reversal of Roe v. Wade and approach one year without abortion access in […] The post Attacks against abortion care are attacks against all care appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says
WASHINGTON — As part of its ongoing effort to replace diesel-fueled school buses, the Biden administration on Wednesday said it will provide approximately 530 school districts across nearly all states with almost $1 billion to help them purchase clean school buses. The initiative, part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Clean School Bus Program rebate […] The post Funds for clean school buses coming to hundreds of districts, White House says appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Wells makes Attorney General bid official
Former Deputy Attorney General Destiny Wells on Tuesday formally filed to seek the Indiana Democratic Party’s nomination for the Office of Attorney General at the party’s convention. “This year at the ballot box, Hoosier voters should put the candidate before the party label,” Wells stated. “My background is like that of many Hoosiers — I […] The post Wells makes Attorney General bid official appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Indiana private school voucher participation sees historic boost, according to new report
Indiana’s private school voucher program enrollment jumped about 32% in the most recent school year, marking a historic single-year jump, according to the state’s latest voucher report. The state-funded program enrolled a record 70,095 students in 2023-2024, costing taxpayers $439 million — which is around 40% higher than the $311 million spent on vouchers in […] The post Indiana private school voucher participation sees historic boost, according to new report appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions?
In the aftermath of the most expensive primary in Indiana history, how will unsuccessful candidates settle millions of loaned dollars? The campaigns have so far kept mum about next steps for debts. That includes Republican gubernatorial competitor Brad Chambers, who loaned his 2024 campaign more than $10 million. The businessman’s campaign did not reply to […] The post What will failed Indiana primary candidates do with outstanding campaign loans, contributions? appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
Weather delay on race day shows how adaptable we really are
I ate my track picnic at my kitchen counter this year. I don’t know if I’ve ever done that before, so I’m writing it down for future race reference. The fried chicken was as delicious as any other year, though it felt weird eating it over a plate. Every year, the Indianapolis 500 is our […] The post Weather delay on race day shows how adaptable we really are appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
An obscure drug discount program stifles use of federal lifeline by rural hospitals
Facing ongoing concerns about rural hospital closures, Capitol Hill lawmakers have introduced a spate of proposals to fix a federal program created to keep lifesaving services in small towns nationwide. In Anamosa, Iowa — a town of fewer than 6,000 residents located more than 900 miles from the nation’s capital — rural hospital leader Eric […] The post An obscure drug discount program stifles use of federal lifeline by rural hospitals appeared first on Indiana Capital Chronicle.
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