Indiana Senate Passes Synthetic Urine Ban On Unanimous Vote

Gov. Mike Braun announced attorney Jennifer Ruby as the state’s Public Access Counselor. She will provide guidance and advice on the state’s public records and open meetings laws.

Indiana wants to make it illegal for anyone to tell a pregnant minor about legal abortion services in other states without parental consent. And the state asked a federal appeals court to allow it to do that in a hearing Tuesday.

Indiana advocates said formerly incarcerated people need mental health and rehabilitation services to help them transition back into society. One group in Marion County is calling on lawmakers and other advocacy groups across the state to increase these resources.