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Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement:
"I've had the privilege to travel to every corner of the state, and our neighbors, family members and friends are all calling for property tax relief. Me too.
They cannot be ignored, especially not by those of us elected to serve them right here in the Statehouse. One of our duties at the attorney generals office is to work with legislators on their legislative priorities to ensure for instance that any resulting language is compliant with our constitution.
So, as the Organization Day in November and the upcoming session in January quickly approach, my office is looking forward to working with any lawmaker who is attempting to craft legislation to lower property taxes and the overall tax burden on Hoosiers.
It's critical to get this tax relief right, and we are ready to work with legislators to get it right now."
On Wednesday, August 21, the Judicial Nominating Commission unanimously voted to reappoint Loretta Rush as Chief Justice of Indiana. The four other justices—Mark Massa, Geoffrey Slaughter, Christopher Goff, and Derek Molter—shared thoughts with the Commission, including their support for Chief Justice Rush to continue leading Indiana’s judicial branch.
Rush was appointed to the high court in 2012, selected as Chief Justice in 2014, and reappointed as Chief Justice in 2019. Responding to Wednesday’s reappointment, Rush said, “The past decade has marked a significant evolution in our judicial branch. Through the unwavering dedication of my appellate court colleagues, our trial court judges, and staff across the state, we’ve worked to strengthen our judicial system. But important work remains, and I look forward to continuing our efforts.”
During the past ten years, Rush has overseen the launch of pretrial and problem-solving court initiatives, the finalization of statewide electronic filing and unified case management systems, the overhaul of the administrative agency structure, and the enhancement of access to justice for all. She has also led efforts—both statewide and nationally—to transform how courts address participants with behavioral health issues and substance use disorders. Her full biography and photograph are online.
The Nominating Commission recruits candidates for appellate judicial positions and appoints Indiana’s Chief Justice every five years. Today, the Commission heard from all five justices in a meeting open to the public and press before going into an executive session for discussion. The Commission then convened in a public session to vote on its selection of Indiana’s Chief Justice, naming Loretta Rush. Detailed information on the seven-member Commission and the selection process can be found online.
A decade ago, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce commissioned a study on the state’s water supply to provide an account of the resource so vital for everyday life and economic development.
Now, through the Indiana Chamber Foundation, the organization will release its follow-up research, “Water Policy and Planning: A 10-Year Update” on Monday. This new report is intended to set the stage for the production and implementation of an integrated water management plan for the state. Like its first effort, this study was prepared for the Indiana Chamber Foundation by INTERA Incorporated, which has a location in Bloomington.
Join the virtual press conference to learn about the report’s recommendations and ask questions of:
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Jack Wittman, project leader and vice president and principal water resource hydrologist for INTERA
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Greg Ellis, general counsel and vice president of energy and environmental policy and federal affairs for the Indiana Chamber
The virtual press conference will take place on Monday, August 19th at 1 p.m. The conference can be accessed through the following link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://indianachamber.zoom.us/j/87408471373?pwd=Ph93efbzSEuuXIuduzsaa2IbRqHfDZ.1
Meeting ID: 874 0847 1373
Passcode: 241713
For more information, please contact:
Rebecca Patrick at (765) 527-7400 or
Matt Ottinger at (317) 416-5775 or
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita issued the following statement:
"We sent a blunt message to Gary officials that they needed to follow the law. As a result, the Gary Common Council officially voted to repeal, in its entirety, its unlawful immigration ordinance.
This is a win for law-abiding Hoosiers and legal immigrants who are the ones negatively impacted by the flood of illegal aliens pouring across our southern border. We need to stand for apprehending criminals – NOT providing them with safe harbor.
With the West Lafayette Police Department, the City of East Chicago, and now Gary officials all rescinding illegal 'sanctuary city' policies, we will continue to focus our efforts on ensuring the Monroe County Sheriff's Department does the same."
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