Articles tagged as: Eric Holcomb
April 9, 2021
Holcomb Vetoes Emergency Powers Bill Over Constitutional Concerns
The Indiana Constitution gives the power to call a special session to the governor. Its unclear whether the legislature can, too.
Read MoreApril 9, 2021
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb Vetoes Bill Curtailing Emergency Power
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday vetoed a bill that would have given legislators more authority to intervene during emergencies declared by the governor.
Read MoreApril 2, 2021
Legislative Leaders, Governor Likely Headed To Court Over Emergency Powers Issue
Legislative leaders reacted Thursday to Gov. Eric Holcomb's threat to veto a bill that would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session.
Read MoreApril 1, 2021
Holcomb Signs Police Reform, School Funding Bills Into Law
Bills aimed at increasing police accountability and ensuring Indianas public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic were among 19 measures signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
Holcomb To Veto Bill Allowing Lawmakers To Call Special Session During Emergency
Gov. Eric Holcomb -- in an opinion supported by legal experts -- said the Indiana Constitution only allows the governor to call a special session.
Read MoreMarch 31, 2021
Holcomb Still Dropping COVID-19 Restrictions As Virus's Spread Worsens
Gov. Eric Holcomb is still dumping all statewide COVID-19 restrictions April 6, even as his top state health official warns of worsening spread.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2021
Indiana Delays State Tax Filing Deadline To May 17, Aligning With Federal
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order Monday, aligning the state's deadline with the new federal tax deadline set by the Biden administration.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2021
Indiana Attorney General Defends Governor's Mask Order Power
Indiana's attorney generals office vigorously defended Gov. Eric Holcomb's emergency powers in response to a restaurant's lawsuit challenging his order that masks must be worn inside restaurants to stem the spread of the coronavirus.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
Holli Sullivan Sworn In As Indiana's New Secretary Of State
Rep. Holli Sullivan (R-Evansville) is Indiana's new Secretary of State, sworn in Tuesday after the governor picked her to replace retiring Secretary Connie Lawson.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2021
Governor Announcing New Indiana Secretary Of State
Gov. Eric Holcomb will announce his pick to replace current Republican Secretary of State Connie Lawson, who said last month she was resigning with nearly two years left in her elected term.
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