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SPECIAL ELECTION

Indiana Captial Chronicle: Indiana governor calls special election to replace U.S. Rep Jackie Walorski

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / 3 hours ago

Indiana’s governor on Tuesday formally called a special election to fill the congressional seat made vacant after U.S. Representative Jackie Walorski, R-2nd, was killed last week in a car crash. The special election to complete Walorski’s unexpired term will be held concurrently with the general election on Nov. 8, according to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s executive order.

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INDIANA SPECIAL SESSION

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Longtime Indiana senator leaves Republican caucus amid abortion bill debates

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / July 27, 2022

Indiana Sen. Mike Young has resigned from the Republican caucus amid disagreements over the GOP approach to abortion-restricting legislation.

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INDIANA SPECIAL SESSION

Indiana Capital Chronicle: No supporters on first day of Indiana abortion bill debate

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / July 26, 2022

Droves of abortion-rights and anti-abortion activists who descended on the Indiana Statehouse Monday were opposed to a Republican proposal that would ban virtually all abortions in the state. The widespread pushback indicates an upward battle for Indiana’s Republican supermajority, which is seeking to limit access to abortions in Indiana after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned the landmark Roe v. Wade opinion in late June.

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INDIANA SPECIAL SESSION

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Thousands of Hoosiers rally over abortion access

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / July 25, 2022

Thousands of Hoosiers crammed into the Statehouse on Monday, while hundreds more took over sidewalks and streets outside with loud chants and even a band – most in support of abortion access.

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GOVERNMENT/ABORTION

Indiana Capital Chronicle: Vice President Kamala Harris coming to Indiana Monday

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / July 24, 2022

Vice President Kamala Harris is coming to the Indiana Statehouse Monday to oppose legislation banning most abortions in Indiana.

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INDIANA STATE LAWS

Indiana laws that go into affect this month

By Indiana Capital Chronicle / July 3, 2022

Dozens of Indiana laws took effect July first, including a new tax on vaping products, a ban on transgender females playing on girls sports teams and the elimination of handgun permits.