Indiana

In Proposed Indiana Law Change, ‘Gender’ Would be Replaced with ‘Biological Sex’ in State Statutes, Sparking Concerns among LGBTQ+ Advocates

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Indianapolis, Indiana – A proposed bill in the Indiana House seeks to replace the word “gender” with the phrase “biological sex” in certain state statutes. House Bill 1291 aims to modify statutes that refer to the physical condition of being male or female. However, critics argue that this change could have detrimental effects on the LGBTQ+ community. They express concerns about potential outing and claim it will make Indiana an unwelcoming place. Chris Paulsen, CEO of Indiana Youth Group, warns that removing the term “gender” from state statutes could pose dangers for transgender individuals. Paulsen … Read more

Federal Judge Delays Trial for Indiana Man Accused of Illegal Firearm Sales to Mexico Amid Plea Agreement Talks

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NORTH VERNON, Ind. – A Jennings County man facing charges of selling firearms without a license and allegedly aiding in their transport to Mexico has secured a delay in his trial. David Joseph Mull’s trial, originally scheduled for February 26, has now been postponed to August 19, as confirmed by U.S. District Judge James R. Sweeney II. Mull’s attorney, Guy Relford, requested the delay in order to evaluate any potential plea agreement offered by federal prosecutors, who agreed to the postponement. Federal prosecutors had previously sought the forfeiture of over 1,000 guns, hundreds of rounds … Read more

Indiana Lawmakers Face Opposition in Progressing Marijuana Legislation in 2024

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Indianapolis, Indiana – Despite efforts from both Republican and Democratic lawmakers in Indiana to push for the legalization or decriminalization of marijuana, it seems unlikely that any progress will be made on this issue in 2024, according to Republican leaders. Indiana Senate Pro Tempore Rodric Bray stated that cannabis legalization would not occur during this legislative session. Over the past few years, marijuana has become a recurring topic during Indiana’s legislative sessions, with lawmakers introducing bills that ultimately fail to gain significant traction. The main hurdle appears to be the stance of Republican leaders, including … Read more

Indiana Landowners Assert Their Ownership of Subsurface Pore Space in New Law

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INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – Landownership rights have become a contentious issue in Indiana as the state faces the prospect of injecting carbon dioxide under private land for hydrogen production. Until recently, the ownership of pore space beneath farmland was of little concern. However, with increasing focus on reducing environmental impact and the need for carbon dioxide outlets, questions have arisen regarding who has the authority to utilize the subsurface voids. Indiana’s General Assembly has taken swift action to address this issue, passing House Enrolled Act 1209 in the 2022 legislative session. The law, which came into … Read more