Articles tagged as: Governor Eric Holcomb
September 10, 2021
Court Hears Arguments On Emergency Powers Law's Constitutionality
The law, HEA 1123, allows the legislature to call itself into session during a public emergency -- like, for instance, the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Eric Holcomb sued, arguing the law is a breach of separation of powers.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2021
Holcomb Calls Biden COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate 'A Bridge Too Far'
In a statement, Gov. Eric Holcomb said he draws a line at the government imposing a mandate.
Read MoreSeptember 10, 2021
Indiana Governor Visits Afghan Evacuees At Camp Atterbury
Camp Atterbury, about 25 miles south of Indianapolis, is expected to receive approximately 5,000 people evacuated from Afghanistan in the coming weeks.
Read MoreSeptember 9, 2021
Holcomb, Rokita, Lawmakers Set To Square Off In Court Again Over Emergency Powers
Gov. Eric Holcomb, Attorney General Todd Rokita and the General Assembly will square off in court again Friday, the latest hearing in an ongoing lawsuit over a new emergency powers law.
Read MoreSeptember 1, 2021
Holcomb Imposes New COVID-19 Requirement On Hospitals, Avoid 'Draconian' Measures
The order, which runs through September, mandates hospitals report to the state when they're diverting patients to other facilities.
Read MoreAugust 31, 2021
Holcomb Still Talking With Hospitals About Next Executive Order
Gov. Eric Holcomb didn't shed any more light Tuesday on why he extended his latest COVID-19 executive order by just two days.
Read MoreAugust 30, 2021
Holcomb Extends COVID-19 Executive Order For Just Two Days
Gov. Eric Holcomb is again extending a limited COVID-19 executive order related to health care workers. But instead of another month, it's just for two days.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021
Indiana Supreme Court Rejects Rokita Appeal In Emergency Powers Lawsuit
The Indiana Supreme Court denied Attorney General Todd Rokita's effort to halt a lawsuit between the governor and the General Assembly over emergency powers.
Read MoreAugust 27, 2021
Indiana Black Caucus Says Holcomb Equity Progress Too Slow, Lacks Action
Rep. Robin Shackleford (D-Indianapolis) gives Holcomb a near-failing grade for his performance so far.
Read MoreAugust 18, 2021
Governor Creates Public Health Commission To Recommend Health System Improvements
The commission will spend the next year developing recommendations meant to strengthen the state's public health system.
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