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INDIANAPOLIS — A federal judge will determine the constitutionality of a new state law requiring all Indiana doctors and hospitals to compile and submit a detailed report every time a woman seeks treatment for a physical or psychological condition that is in any way connected to a past abortion.The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana, on behalf of Planned Parenthood … [Read more...] about ACLU of Indiana lawsuit seeks to halt new statute requiring doctors report broadly defined abortion complications to state

LOWELL — State Sen. Rick Niemeyer, R-Lowell, and Lake County Councilman Eldon Strong, R-Crown Point, caused quite the stir Thursday when they abruptly called a news conference to decry the dumping of contaminated building material from an East Chicago Superfund site to the town's landfill, Town Council President Chris Salatas said.Salatas said he's "not exactly … [Read more...] about Lowell council president: Niemeyer, Strong caused ‘a bit of a panic’ in calling for halt to East Chicago material dump into town landfill

PORTAGE — The City Council and Mayor James Snyder have reached an agreement on how to end their dispute over the legality of the Utility Service Board.The stipulated agreement was approved by the City Council late Friday afternoon and will be entered into the courts, canceling a hearing scheduled for Monday morning.Snyder brought a lawsuit against the City Council about … [Read more...] about Portage mayor, City Council reach agreement over fate of Utility Service Board after protracted dispute that included a lawsuit

INDIANAPOLIS — Gov. Eric Holcomb is calling Hoosier lawmakers back to the Statehouse May 14 for a special legislative session.The Republican chief executive said Friday that under the Indiana Constitution he has the authority to reconvene the General Assembly if he believes the public welfare requires it.In this case, Holcomb said the Republican-controlled House and … [Read more...] about Indiana General Assembly will convene May 14 for special session