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Senator Byrne Welcomes Local Students to Statehouse
26 Feb 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate Pages in January and February.
Patience Caudill, from Salem, is a homeschooled student
Alonna Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Levi Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Mikah Hoover, from Orleans, is a homeschooled student
Boaz Rances, from Scottsburg, is a homeschooled student
Danie ...
Indiana Senate Republican Priorities on the Move
26 Feb 2025
The Indiana General Assembly reached the halftime point in the legislative session this week, which means bills must have passed out of their original chamber in order to keep moving forward in the process. This year, Senate Republicans are prioritizing:
Enacting meaningful property tax reform;
Containing Medicaid costs and preventing fraud;
Lowering health care costs;
Managin ...
Braun Highlights Accomplishments in First Half of Legislative Session
25 Feb 2025
By the Office of Governor Braun
Today Governor Mike Braun highlighted his successes so far in the first half of the legislative session, with major pieces of his Freedom and Opportunity agenda on health care, education, public safety, and economic development well on their way to becoming law.He also outlined his priorities for the second half of the legislative session and commended his partners in the General Assembly for the ...
Resolution to Establish National FFA Week Passes Senate
24 Feb 2025
The United States Senate unanimously passed a bipartisan resolution introduced by Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) to establish February 15-22, 2025, as National FFA Week.
The resolution highlights the important role of the National FFA Organization in developing the next generation of leaders by providing educational and career opportunities to students. It also commemorates the 75th anniversary of Pr ...
Rokita Seeks Dismissal Of Long-Running Gary Lawsuit Against Gun Makers
24 Feb 2025
The courts must dismiss Gary’s 25-year-old lawsuit against gun manufacturers and sellers, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said.“From the get-go, Gary’s lawsuit amounted to a swipe at Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights,” Attorney General Rokita said. “In effect, the city is trying to use the courts rather than the legislature to enact gun policies and regulate law-abiding citizens’ access to weapons and ammunition.”Un ...
Commissioners Adopt Public Comment Policy
24 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterAny member of the public who wishes to make comments during commissioners’ meetings will have to notify the auditor at least 24 hours prior to the meeting and each speaker will be limited to three minutes.
These restrictions are part of a new public comment policy adopted in a unanimous vote during the Tuesday, Feb. 18, meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
April Geltmak ...
Subdivision Zoning Regulations To Proceed
24 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterOfficials will continue to seek the implementation of comprehensive zoning regulations concerning new subdivisions while putting the rest of the proposed laws on hold.
Commissioner Phillip Marshall said the delay was necessary because the other sections of the comprehensive zoning ordinance document need more work.
The announcement was made during the Tuesday, Feb. 18, meeting of the Washington Co ...
First Lady Maureen Braun Ensures Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Remains in Indiana
21 Feb 2025
By Molly Craft, Office of Governor Mike Braun
Gov. Braun values literacy and learning and to that end, he has asked First Lady Maureen Braun to spearhead an initiative to keep Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in Indiana. First Lady Braun will work with philanthropic partners and in consultation with state leadership to identify funding opportunities for the book distribution program.“I have asked my gracious wife, First Lady ...
City Gets Grant For Waterline Replacement
20 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterThe waterline replacement project along South Main will continue with most of the cost being covered by a grant.
The announcement was made during the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Salem Board of Public Works and Safety and Common Council.
The hardship grant from the Indiana Department of Transportation will cover most of the cost to replace waterlines from the south gate of the square to ...
Young, Ernst Legislation to Recover Billions in COVID Relief Fraud Advances
20 Feb 2025
The Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship recently passed the Complete COVID Collections Act, legislation introduced by U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) to ensure that billions of stolen taxpayer dollars are recovered.
Young and Ernst introduced the bill after the Special Inspector General for Pandemic Recovery (SIGPR) warned its authority was expiring ...
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Dillsboro Nonprofit Ambulance Company Allegedly Endangers Community By Failing to Provide Services
20 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that the nonprofit Dillsboro Emergency Ambulance Unit Inc. has shown itself unable to provide services to the community — thereby endangering the lives of Hoosiers through lengthy wait times in emergency situations.
“Dillsboro and surrounding Dearborn County residents deserve an ambulance service provider that responds to calls in a timely manner,” Attorney ...
Secretary of State Morales Announces $17 Million Multi-State Settlement with Edward Jones
19 Feb 2025
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales reports that the Indiana Securities Division has joined a $17 million settlement with Edward D. Jones & Co., L.P. (Edward Jones) resulting from an investigation into the broker-dealer’s supervision of customers paying front-load commissions on investments which were later moved into fee-based advisory accounts, resulting in over charging.
The Indiana Securities Division, a memb ...
Young, Ricketts Introduce Resolution Urging European Allies to Snapback Sanctions on Iran
18 Feb 2025
By The Office of Todd Young,
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.) introduced a resolution urging Germany, France, and the UK, also known as the E3, to start a snapback of sanctions on Iran. The snapback sanctions would include export controls, travel bans, asset freezes, and other restrictions on those involved in Iranian nuclear and missile activities.
“Iran's pursuit of nuclear weapons threatens not o ...
Houchin Announces Deportation of Illegal Alien Responsible for Fatal Crash
18 Feb 2025
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-09) and Jackson County Prosecutor Jeff Chalfant announced the deportation of the illegal alien responsible for the tragic death of 27-year-old Brad Castner. Thanks to the Laken Riley Act, signed into law by President Trump, dangerous illegal aliens like this one are finally being removed from American communities.
In March 2024, the illegal alien, who had previously been cite ...
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Rokita Responds to House Judiciary Committee Pushing Forward Critical Immigration Legislation
17 Feb 2025
By The Office of Attorney General Rokita
Attorney General Todd Rokita today issued the following response to the House Judiciary Committee passing HB 1531, which would help combat the immigration crisis impacting Indiana communities:“Today, we testified in support of much needed legislation that directly helps combat the illegal immigration problem our communities are facing.“From penalizing employers for hiring illegal al ...
Senators Introduce Constitutional Amendment to Keep the Supreme Court at Nine Justices
16 Feb 2025
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) introduced a constitutional amendment that would limit the Supreme Court of the United States to nine justices. Once approved by Congress, the amendment would go to the states for ratification.
“Though there is less talk about court packing these days from Democrats, adding to the Supreme Court remains a bad idea. I am again supporting this legis ...
Houchin-Rulli Bill To End Organ Transplant Discrimination
14 Feb 2025
By the Office of Congresswoman Houchin
Congresswoman Erin Houchin (IN-9) and Congressman Mike Rulli (OH-6) are taking action to stop hospitals from denying life-saving organ transplants based solely on a patient’s COVID-19 vaccination status. Today, they introduced the COVID-19 Vaccination Non-Discrimination Act, a bill that ensures no American is refused a transplant over their personal or religious medical decisions.
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Commissioners Meeting Location Changed
14 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterThe elevator in the Washington County Courthouse is undergoing repairs, so the next meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners will be held at the Washington CountyGovernment Building at 806 Martinsburg Road, Salem.
The meeting will be at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18.
The commissioners meet on the first and third Tuesdays of each month at 9 a.m. These meetings are open to the publi ...
Water, Sewer Rate Increases Proposed
14 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterSalem’s utility customers could see water and sewer rate increases over the next three years.
The rate increases received preliminary approval during the Monday, Feb. 10, meeting of the Salem Board of Public Works and Safety and the Common Council.
No rate increases will take effect until after a public hearing, which will be held at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. Following the hearing, another v ...
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Rokita Warns of Legal Action as Indianapolis PD and School Officials Restrict ICE Cooperation
13 Feb 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita this week advised the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department (IMPD) and Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) to discontinue policies and practices that limit their ability to cooperate with federal immigration authorities, or else face legal action from his office.
Leaders of both IMPD and IPS have indicated they intend to restrict their cooperation with federal authorities’ efforts to ident ...
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Insidious Fraudster Sentenced To 10 Years, Ordered To Pay Nearly $2M as A.G. Rokita Protects Consumers
12 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation to take down a Southside Indy-based serial fraudster, James Henley, and secured an order for him to pay back nearly $2 million in restitution. Henley has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after pleading guilty to aggravated identity theft, conspiracy to commit access device fraud ...
A Tech Power Playbook for Donald Trump 2.0
12 Feb 2025
In coming years, the pace of technological innovation and deployment will only quicken. The new administration will need a systematic and sustained approach.
On January 20, Donald J. Trump entered office as our nation’s forty-seventh chief executive. With his electoral mandate for bold change, the opportunities are boundless. Following recent decades of costly foreign entanglements—from our abusive relationship with the ...
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce Bill to Strengthen Critical Minerals Supply Chains
12 Feb 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.), Chris Coons (D-Del.), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) introduced the Securing Trade and Resources for Advanced Technology, Economic Growth, and International Commerce (STRATEGIC) in Minerals Act to strengthen America’s supply chain of critical minerals and rare earth elements.
Critical minerals are essential resources but are highly vulnerable to supply ...
New Year, New Recalls
11 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in January
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in January. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their families.
“ ...
Some Hardinsburg Streets Left Unplowed
11 Feb 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff WriterThe county didn’t plow a portion of Hardinsburg’s streets after the January snowstorm, forcing a resident to hire a contractor to do the work.Dave Kolle presented receipts to the Washington County Board of Commissioners for reimbursement during the Commission’s meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
The receipts totaled $125.
Highway Department Superintendent Rick Voyles said the streets are included in what ...
Settlement With Home Builder Protects Hoosiers’ Rights To Freely Share Customer Reviews
07 Feb 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has obtained a settlement with an Indianapolis home builder resolving allegations that the company illegally included a gag clause in contracts that imposed $2,000 fines on homebuyers who made statements portraying the company “in a bad light.”
As part of the settlement, Davis Homes has agreed not to interfere with customers’ liberty to speak freely about their experiences. The ...
Young & Warnock Introduce Legislation to Improve IRS Efficiency
06 Feb 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) introduced the Barcode Automation for Revenue Collection to Organize Disbursement and Enhance (BARCODE) Efficiency Act, legislation that would helpimprove the processing of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) paper tax returns.
While the use of e-filing has grown exponentially since its inception, millions of taxpayers choose to file their returns each year on p ...
Young Introduces Resolution Recognizing Iwo Jima Veterans
05 Feb 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Mark Warner (D-Va.) introduced a resolution recognizing the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Iwo Jima, which began on February 19, 1945, and lasted until March 26, 1945.
“For myself, every Marine, and many Americans, Iwo Jima is symbol of duty and sacrifice,” said Senator Young. “I’m proud to lead this resolution that recognizes the heroic servicemembers who ...
Governor Braun Hosts Fireside Chat To Address Property Taxes
05 Feb 2025
Governor Mike Braun hosted a fireside chat on February 4 with constituents to listen to the impact that skyrocketing property taxes have had on Hoosiers. Gov. Braun has travelled the state and heard from many families that they are struggling due to increased property tax bills. Through Gov. Braun's Freedom and Opportunity Agenda, Hoosiers will get much needed property tax relief."I want to thank Mark Gross and Jennie Reith for ...
Byrne's Public Safety Bill Passes Senate Unanimously
04 Feb 2025
A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law enforcement agencies recently passed the Indiana Senate unanimously and now moves to the House of Representatives for further consideration.
Beginning with contracts executed or renewed July 1, 2025, Senate Bill 95 would allow state and local governments to obtain reimbursement of employment ...
Secretary Of State Morales Attends NASS Conference
04 Feb 2025
Secretary of State Diego Morales attended the 2025 National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference in Washington D.C., joining colleagues from across the nation to discuss key issues facing states and share best practices in elections, business services, and other vital areas of state governance.
NASS meetings bring together Secretaries of State, national experts, and federal officials to engage in critica ...
Houchin Announces New District Office Location in Salem
04 Feb 2025
Congresswoman Erin Houchin is pleased to announce the opening of her new district office in Salem, which will serve as a central hub for assisting constituents throughout Indiana’s 9th Congressional District. The new office, located at 104 W Hackberry Street, Salem, IN 47167, is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m..
“With this transition, the Jeffersonville district office is now closed. Constituents seeking ...
Houchin's Newsletter: The Contender
31 Jan 2025
Friend,I hope your week is going good. I wanted to give you a quick update on recent legislation, media interviews, and share the latest podcast episode. As always, I'm grateful for the opportunity to represent you and look forward to connecting with you soon.
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Governor Braun Signs Immigration Executive Order
28 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun ensured greater safety for Hoosiers with today’s signing of an executive order that protects the public from the threats posed by illegal aliens in our state. Today’s action also assists the Trump administration by offering full cooperation with the federal government. “Over the last four years, the increase in illegal aliens flooding our country has created a significant threat to public safety for Hoos ...
Two Distinguished Members Of Rokita’s Team Receive State’s Top Award
26 Jan 2025
Chief Deputy Attorney General Lori Torres and Chief Counsel of Litigation Patricia Erdmann recently received the Sagamore of the Wabash award from Gov. Eric Holcomb for their longstanding devotion to serving Hoosiers, Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has announced.
“Lori and Patricia have dedicated a large part of their professional careers to serving the state,” Attorney General Rokita said. “They represent a major r ...
SHOCKER: Rokita Wins Electrical Conditions Lawsuit Against Landlord
23 Jan 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita won a lawsuit on behalf of Hoosiers in the Northern Indiana town of Plymouth who were subjected to roof leaks, black mold, and unsafe electrical conditions at The Pointe Apartments on Kingston Road. One tenant reported they were literally shocked in their own shower last summer as a result of extremely mishandled electrical problems. The landlord, RICH-MONS Group LLC, must pay a total of $ ...
Byrne Authors Bill Supporting Public Safety in Large Gatherings
23 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced Senate Bill 286 to promote public safety. The bill, authored by Byrne, would ban the use of face masks at a public assembly without a valid reason. It also increases the penalty for crimes committed while wearing a mask in a public assembly.
The use of face masks or other clothing that ensures individuals remain anonymous during large scale protests where&n ...
Winter Storm Costs County $110,000
23 Jan 2025
By Becky Killian, Staff Writer
The winter storm earlier this month cost the county an extra $110,000 in fuel, payroll, and the salt blend used to treat the roads.
Highway Superintendent Rick Voyles reported on the storm’s cost during the Tuesday, Jan. 21, meeting of the Washington County Board of Commissioners.
Voyles said the roads are treated with a combination of salt, sand, and stone. He recently increased the amo ...
Governor Braun Signs Nine Executive Orders to Improve Healthcare
22 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun has signed nine executive orders that will improve healthcare for Hoosiers. These Executive Orders deliver on Gov. Braun's promise to make Indiana healthier by driving down healthcare costs, increasing access, and increasing transparency.
25-20 - Faithful Execution of Pro-Life Laws: Directs the Indiana Department of Health to ensure compliance with state pro-life laws, including reporting on terminated pre ...
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Pharmaceutical Companies Spike EpiPen Prices 600% While Allegedly Deceiving Hoosier Consumers
22 Jan 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita sues pharmaceutical companies over anticompetitive acts related to EpiPen
Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit alleging that Mylan and Pfizer have conspired to increase EpiPen’s price by more than 600% in order to continue to profit from EpiPen prescriptions and prevent other similar products from coming to market and being available to consumers. EpiPens are potent ...
Young Votes for Laken Riley Act
21 Jan 2025
Yesterday, January 20, Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) voted for the Laken Riley Act. The bill passed the Senate 64-35.
The legislation would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit an offense of theft, burglary, larceny, shoplifting, or assault of a law enforcement officer, or any crime that results in death or serious bodily ...
Proposed "Zoning Ordinance of Washington Co." to be Discussed Feb. 4
21 Jan 2025
A proposal for “The Zoning Ordinance of Washington County” will be discussed at the Tuesday, Feb. 4 meeting of the Washington County Planning Commission. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. and will convene on the second floor of the Washington County Courthouse.
There has been significant discussion on social media about implications of the proposed rules on county citizens.
Following are the most "Frequently Asked Questions” a ...
Secretary Morales Attends Presidential Inauguration
21 Jan 2025
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales was in Washington, D.C. for the 2025 Presidential Inauguration, a historic event that marks the transition of power and the continued strength of our nation.
As an elected official, Secretary Morales attended inauguration events for Donald J. Trump and JD Vance throughout the weekend as they were sworn in as President and Vice-President of the United States.
Secretary Morales continues ...
Byrne Files Education Transparency Bill
20 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced a bill to make instructional and training materials used by public institutions dealing with nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex and bias easily reviewable by the general public.
Senate Bill 289 would require school corporations, charter schools, state agencies and political subdivisions to post such content to their w ...
TikTok to be Banned Jan. 19
17 Jan 2025
By Nathaniel Smith, Editor
Update (1/22/2025): As of January 20, TikTok has been reinstated in the United States due to President Trump's inauguration. While the details are still unclear, President Trump has said he negotiated a deal in which the United States will own 50% of the company.
In an executive order signed on Monday, January 20, President Trump instructed the U.S. Attorney General to pause enforcement of the ban for 7 ...
Benjamin Franklin Day, January 17th
17 Jan 2025
Benjamin Franklin Day is celebrated on January 17th each year to honor the birth of Benjamin Franklin, one of the United States' most important Founding Fathers.
He is best known for his experiments with electricity, which contributed to the development of modern electrical science. Benjamin Franklin is credited with the invention of bifocal glasses. In 1731, Franklin founded the first subscription library, the Library Company of Phila ...
Byrne Joins Bill Advancing Protections For Unborn Children And Pregnant Women
17 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently met with legislators and several students from around the state to discuss promoting a culture of life and advancing protections for pregnant women and unborn children. State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) recently introduced Senate Bill 171, which Byrne joined as an author, to help in this goal by holding in-state and out-of-state distributors of ...
Rokita Blocks California EV Regulation
16 Jan 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita announced that Indiana and 23 other states have won a battle against a California effort to impose a radical climate agenda on all states by requiring trucking companies operating in California to use electric vehicles in their fleets.
Following pressure applied by Attorney General Rokita and likeminded attorneys general, California dropped its request that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ( ...
Governor Braun Unveils Bold Budget Proposal
16 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun’s administration presented the 2025-2027 biennial budget proposal to the State Budget Committee, outlining a vision for a leaner, more efficient government that puts Hoosier families first.The proposed budget, delivered by Secretary of Management and Budget Lisa Hershman, builds on Governor Braun’s commitment to prioritizes tax relief, public safety, and education while ensuring fiscal responsibility and effi ...
Governor Braun Directs Flags To Be At Full-Staff On Inauguration Day
15 Jan 2025
Governor Mike Braun has directed that flags be flown at full-staff statewide on January 20, in observance of Inauguration Day.Flags should be flown at full-staff from sunrise until sunset on January 20. Following that, flags will be lowered to half-staff for the remainder of the month, in honor and memory of former President Jimmy Carter.
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Young and Ernst Introduce Legislation To Recover Billions In COVID Relief Fraud
14 Jan 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) recently introduced the Complete COVID Collections Act to ensure that billions of stolen taxpayer dollars can continue to be recovered.
The Small Business Administration (SBA) created COVID relief programs to help small businesses, but unfortunately, many of these programs were taken advantage of by bad actors. The Complete COVID Collections Act would ...
Young And Colleagues Reintroduce Concealed Carry Reciprocity Bill
14 Jan 2025
U.S. Senators Todd Young (R-Ind.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) reintroduced the Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, which would allow individuals with concealed carry privileges in their home state to exercise those rights in any other state that allows concealed carry, while still abiding by that state’s laws.
“The Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act will protect the constitutional rights of Hoosier gun own ...
Governor Mike Braun's Inauguration
14 Jan 2025
By Nathaniel Smith, Editor
On Monday, January 13 at 11 a.m., Indiana officially welcomed in the state's 52nd governor. Governor Mike Braun, Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith and Attorney General Todd Rokita were sworn in yesterday morning and were met with a resounding applause at the Hilbert Circle Theatre in Indianapolis.
Attorney General Todd Rokita was first to be sworn in. Eager to begin his next term, he spoke of the vario ...
Houchin Statement on Federal Judge Striking Down Biden Administration’s Title IX Rewrite
14 Jan 2025
“The court’s decision to strike down the Biden Administration’s Title IX rewrite is a huge victory for the integrity of women’s and girls’ sports. Allowing biological males to compete in women’s sports threatens the very opportunities Title IX was meant to protect. As a mother of daughters, I applaud this ruling and remain committed to ensuring only biological females compete in women’s sports.” – Congresswoman Eri ...
Byrne Reintroduces Bill To Promote Public Safety
13 Jan 2025
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently filed a bill to promote public safety by supporting staff retention at local law enforcement agencies. Byrne authored a similar billin the 2024 session, which passed the Indiana Senate unanimously, but did not receive a hearing in the House of Representatives.
Beginning with contracts executed or renewed July 1, 2025, the bill would allow state an ...
Secretary Of State Morales To Visit All 92 Counties
09 Jan 2025
Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales starts statewide visits to all 92 counties in 2025. These visits are designed to strengthen community engagement, build valuable partnerships, and highlight office initiatives. Secretary Morales will travel across Indiana to meet with mayors, local officials, business leaders, and Hoosiers in each county.
With a week into the new year, Secretary Morales has already visited several counti ...
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Indiana Challenges New Federal Rule That Pushes Hoosiers Further Away From Owning Their Own Home
09 Jan 2025
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita says convoluted regulations will increase housing costs for working-class homeowners
Attorney General Todd Rokita is partnering with 15 states and the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) to challenge new radical energy standards that will make the American Dream of homeownership unattainable for many hardworking Hoosier families.
According to the NAHB, new st ...
Young, Colleagues Reintroduce The Laken Riley Act
08 Jan 2025
U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) joined U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) and all Senate Republicans in reintroducing the Laken Riley Act. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives on Tuesday, is expected to be considered later this week in the Senate.
The legislation would require U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest illegal aliens who commit theft, burg ...
Season of Joy Brings Not-So-Joyful Recalls
02 Jan 2025
Attorney General Todd Rokita warns consumers about products recalled in December
Attorney General Todd Rokita is alerting Hoosiers to important consumer protection concerns for products recalled in December. The office is encouraging consumers to take advantage of opportunities available to them to return, fix, dispose, or replace a purchased recalled item that could be harmful to their families.
“The holidays ar ...
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AG Rokita Takes Strong Stand For The Unborn In Co-Leading Multistate Defense Of Georgia Pro-Life Law
31 Dec 2024
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is taking yet another strong step to protect the lives of unborn children — this time co-leading a multistate coalition defending a Georgia law prohibiting most abortions after detection of a fetal heartbeat.
Pro-abortion advocates are challenging the law, claiming the Georgia constitution creates a right to abortion on demand.
“By helping preserve pro-life laws in other states, ...
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