2021 legislative session

Gov. Eric Holcomb said he’s evaluating all his options after a major loss in his legal battle with state lawmakers.

Indiana Republican lawmakers scored a huge victory Thursday in their court battle with Gov. Eric Holcomb over emergency powers.

Indiana’s 2021 redistricting process is officially over. Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill creating new legislative districts into law Monday.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.