March 5, 2024
Hoosiers with HOAs one step closer to being able to keep beehives
HOAs would still get to decide how many hives residents can keep - and where - under the bill. Indiana already has a law that prevents cities and towns from banning beehives on private property.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024
State disaster relief funds more accessible, with higher payouts under bill headed to governor
Legislation headed to the governor aims to make Indiana's disaster relief program easier to access, while providing more money for those in need.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2024
Adult websites must require stricter age verification under bill awaiting governor's signature
Adult websites have to use stricter age verification to operate in Indiana under legislation headed to the governor's desk.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Indiana could be the next state to eliminate the retail sales tax on period products
Indiana currently charges 7 percent sales tax on products such as tampons, pads and menstrual cups. An amendment to a wide-reaching fiscal bill could make Indiana the 30th state to eliminate retail sales tax on feminine hygiene products.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Governor's ability to renew disaster declarations sharply restricted by House-approved bill
The governors ability to extend statewide disaster emergency declarations would be significantly restricted by legislation approved Monday by the House.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Governor signs bill to eliminate local ordinances banning dog sales at pet stores
Pet stores will be able to sell dogs anywhere in Indiana, even in communities where those sales are banned by local ordinances, under a bill Gov. Eric Holcomb signed into law Monday.
Read MoreMarch 4, 2024
Donald Rainwater to lead Indiana Libertarian ticket as party chooses its 2024 nominees
The Indiana Libertarian Party chose its 2024 nominees for governor, lieutenant governor and U.S. Senate this weekend and the ticket includes some familiar names.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Provision to disqualify attorney general candidates if they face certain sanctions removed from bill
Language to disqualify candidates for attorney general if they face certain sanctions to their law license was removed from a bill on the Senate floor this week.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
Weekly Statehouse Update: Election security, 13th check, Medicaid transparency
A controversial measure purported to enhance election security heads to the governor. A Senate committee axes the 13th check. And the House approves Medicaid transparency amendments.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2024
From exclusion to empowerment: Indiana Black lawyers & judges
Prior to 1900, there were very few Black lawyers practicing in and around Indianapolis. The first Black attorney admitted to the bar in Indianapolis was James T.V. Hill, who practiced law from 1882 to 1928 and was active in civic affairs.
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