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Take Five: Post Election - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2022 

By: Amy M. Levander, Amy E. Schwarz, and Bianca Mizimakoski on November 11, 2022

Tuesday’s election results led to little change in state and federal offices in Indiana. Republicans will maintain their supermajorities in the Indiana Statehouse, but there will be many new faces in both chambers. The Senate Republicans will increase their supermajority, gaining one seat, taking…

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Take Five: Election Preview - 5 Things you Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2022 

By: Amy M. Levander, Amy E. Schwarz, and Bianca Mizimakoski on October 25, 2022


1.  US Senate
 
Early voting in Indiana has already begun and the 2022 midterms are just two weeks away. In the US Senate race, incumbent Senator Todd Young (R) is facing five-term Hammond Mayor Tom McDermott (D) and behavior therapist James Sceniak (Libertarian). Public polling in…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - August 2022

By: Amy M. Levander, Amy E. Schwarz, and Bianca Mizimakoski on August 11, 2022


1.  Senate Enrolled Act 1

Indiana lawmakers became the first in the nation to pass new legislation restricting access to abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling in June that overturned the 1973 landmark Roe v. Wade decision. Governor Holcomb signed the act into law shortly after the…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - June 2022

By: Amy M. Levander and Bianca Mizimakoski on June 30, 2022

1.  Special Session

On June 24, in response to the U.S. Supreme Court decision on Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, lawmakers released statements confirming that the special session will be used to address abortion restrictions. On June 29, lawmakers announced the special…

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Website Compliance with the ADA: Is Your Company Compliant With the Latest DOJ Guidance?

By: Brett J. Ashton and Libby Yin Goodknight on June 8, 2022

While commercial businesses are typically aware of their responsibilities under the Americans with Disability Act (the “ADA” or the “Act”) relative to the maintenance of their physical office spaces and general corporate policies, some businesses have been the recipients of demand letters alleging…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - May 2022

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on May 10, 2022

1. Primary Election - Congressional Races

In the 1st Congressional District, incumbent Freshman Democratic Congressman Frank Mrvan, Jr. beat a primary challenge and will now face Jennifer-Ruth Green in the general election.  Green defeated former LaPorte Mayor Blair Milo and four other…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - April 2022

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on April 5, 2022

1. Legislative Vetoes and Technical Corrections Day

Governor Holcomb has vetoed two bills out of the 177 bills that were sent to his desk by the Indiana General Assembly: HEA 1211 and HEA 1041. HEA 1211 was a bill that originally dealt with blockchain technology but was amended in the…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - February 2022

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on February 3, 2022

1. General Assembly Reaches Halftime

The 2022 Session of the Indiana General Assembly reached the halfway point this week with a number of key issues still under consideration.  The deadline for House bills to move out of the House of Representatives was Monday, January 31st, while the Senate faced a…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - December 2021

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on December 21, 2021

1. 1001 Hearing

Last week, the House Committee on Employment, Labor, and Pensions heard testimony on HB 1001. The bill remains largely the same as the preliminary draft discussed at the last hearing in November. It contains language that allows the state to continue receiving enhanced Medicaid and…

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - November 2021

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on November 17, 2021

1. Status of Public Health Emergency
 
On Tuesday, November 16th, the Indiana General Assembly met for “Organization Day.” This is a yearly occurrence during which both chambers meet to hear speeches from legislative leaders outlining priorities for the upcoming session, complete other…

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Overview of New Federal COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements for Employers (Podcast)

By: Shelley M. Jackson and George C. Lepeniotis on November 17, 2021

Employment Practice attorney Shelley M. Jackson discusses the new vaccination requirements for employers with over 100 employees.

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Take Five: 5 Things You Need to Know About Indiana Government - October 2021

By: Amy M. Levander and Amy E. Schwarz on October 12, 2021

1.    Redistricting process and Congressional district changes
 
Indiana has completed the process of redistricting and reapportionment as of October 4, when Governor Eric Holcomb signed House Enrolled Act 1581 into law. The biggest changes to the new Congressional districts come in…

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