Articles tagged as: 2021 legislative session
October 8, 2021
Holcomb preaches calm after court loss over emergency powers law
Gov. Eric Holcomb said he’s evaluating all his options after a major loss in his legal battle with state lawmakers.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2021
Legislators score major victory over governor in emergency powers legal battle
Indiana Republican lawmakers scored a huge victory Thursday in their court battle with Gov. Eric Holcomb over emergency powers.
Read MoreOctober 4, 2021
Holcomb signs redistricting bill, officially ending legislative map-drawing process
Indiana’s 2021 redistricting process is officially over. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill creating new legislative districts into law Monday.
Read MoreSeptember 24, 2021
No Ban On COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates In Indiana – For Now
The Indiana House dismissed an attempt by one lawmaker this week to ban any COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the state. But that likely won’t be the last time this issue comes up in the General Assembly.
Read MoreSeptember 14, 2021
Indiana Governor's Lawyers Could Bill Nearly $200K For Suit
The governor’s office has signed a contract paying a law firm up to nearly $200,000 for challenging the increased power state legislators gave themselves to intervene during public health emergencies.
Read MoreSeptember 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 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 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 MoreJuly 20, 2021
Judge Denies Rokita Attempt To Prolong Emergency Powers Court Battle
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita's effort to prolong a court battle over an emergency powers law was prevented by a Marion County judge Tuesday.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2021
Rokita Loses In Court Again In An Emergency Powers Case
John Whitaker sued the General Assembly over the law allowing legislators to call themselves into special session during a public emergency, arguing it violates the Indiana Constitution.
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