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Alex Jones · Elkhart CountyIndiana Republican Rep. Jackie Walorski has died in a car accident, House Republican leaders announced. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy announced the death, sharing a statement from the family. The accident also killed two of Walorsi's staffers, House Minority Whip Steve Scalise announced in a statement.See the Story
Indiana GOP Congresswoman Jackie Walorski killed in car crash
55% Center coverage: 191 sources
US & Canada · IndianapolisThe measure passed the Indiana House of Representatives on Friday and awaited approval by the Senate. It would make Indiana the first state to pass legislation to sharply restrict abortion since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. If approved by the Republican-led Senate, it would move to the desk of Republican Governor Eric Holcomb for signing.See the Story
Indiana becomes 1st state to approve abortion ban post Roe
58% Center coverage: 161 sources
US & Canada · IndianapolisIndiana Senate passes Senate Bill 1, a near total ban on abortion, 26-20. The bill is now sent to the House. The proposal would prohibit abortions from the time a fertilized egg implants in a uterus. Exceptions would be allowed in cases of rape and incest.See the Story
Indiana Senate narrowly passes near-total abortion ban
60% Center coverage: 50 sources
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US & Canada · IndianapolisIndiana Senate Republicans rolled out bills on Wednesday that would restrict access to abortions. One of the bills would allow exceptions in cases of rape, incest or to protect a woman's life. Senate Republicans are pairing the abortion ban bills with promises to boost spending toward helping pregnant women, young children.See the Story
Indiana Lawmakers Consider Abortion Ban
70% Center coverage: 44 sources
US & Canada · IndianaThe Indiana Republican Party on Saturday selected Rudy Yakym as the GOP nominee to replace late Rep. Jackie Walorski (R-Ind.), who died suddenly in a car accident earlier this month.See the Story
Indiana GOP chooses nominee to replace late Rep. Walorski
55% Center coverage: 20 sources
Crime · IndianapolisBrent Waltz, 48, of Greenwood, pleaded guilty in April to helping route about $40,000 in illegal contributions to his campaign and making false statements to the FBI. A sentencing hearing was scheduled Wednesday afternoon for Waltz's co-defendant and a former top executive of Indianapolis-based Centaur Gaming.See the Story
Ex-GOP state Sen. Brent Waltz gets 10 months in prison for straw donor scheme
63% Center coverage: 19 sources
US & Canada · IndianapolisIndiana House proposes new changes to state Senate-approved abortion ban. Amendment would allow abortions to protect the health of the mother. It would also adjust the time frame when abortion would be permitted in cases of rape and incest. All sides of the abortion debate opposed the Senate bill approved Saturday.See the Story
Indiana House proposes new changes to Senate's abortion ban
73% Center coverage: 15 sources
Abortion · IndianapolisThe bill bans abortion at all times during pregnancy, except in cases of rape, incest and substantial risk to the mother's health. Gov. Eric Holcomb acknowledged Friday it's hard to predict whether the Indiana House and Senate will be able to agree on new restrictions by the end of the special session. Indiana Right to Life announced Friday it opposes the bill.See the Story
Here's how every senator voted on proposal to ban abortion in rape cases
83% Center coverage: 6 sources
AbortionPlanned Parenthood and other abortion clinics are asked the judge to stop the ban from remaining in effect. In court documents, the ACLU, representing the abortion clinics, argued the new law violates the state constitution and a right to privacy. Indiana Solicitor General Tom Fisher argued "unborn children will literally die" without this law.See the Story
Judge grants injunction, blocking enforcement of Indiana's new abortion ban law
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US & CanadaLake County ranked second in joblessness statewide. LaPorte County was fifth, and Porter County 19th. The unemployment rate peaked at nearly 20% in Northwest Indiana in May 2020. The U.S. unemployment rate stayed steady at 3.8% in July, down from 5.5% a year earlier.See the Story
Unemployment rate falls across Northwest Indiana
100% Center coverage: 1 sources
