The lawsuit filed on behalf of Roy Lee Ward says the death penalty violates several portions of Indiana’s Constitution, including the right to life and the prohibition on cruel and unusual punishment.

The Indiana Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday in a case that challenges how Marion County police and prosecutors disburse proceeds from property they’ve seized and sold.

Prosecutors and law enforcement agencies say civil forfeiture empowers them to take the fruits of crime and use some of the proceeds to further other investigations. But critics say that creates conflicts of interest – and may even violate the state constitution.

Lawson was appointed Secretary of State in March of 2012 to fill out the term of Charlie White, who was ousted after a voter fraud conviction.

Indiana’s Constitution defines bail as monetary, but a state Supreme Court rule will move away from that longstanding practice.

House Minority Leader Scott Pelath wants Hoosier voters to have a larger role in shaping policy.

Indiana becomes to the 20th state to add a constitutional amendment to protect hunting and fishing.

A proposed amendment to the state constitution seeks to preserve Hoosiers' right to hunt and fish, but it's actual effect remains unclear.

Indiana voters will decide next month whether to follow 19 other states in adopting a constitutional amendment to protect the right to hunt and fish.