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Governor Sues State Legislature Over Emergency Powers Bill
INDIANAPOLIS–Governor Holcomb is suing to overturn a new law allowing legislators to call themselves into session.
Holcomb warned in a veto message he considers it unconstitutional for anyone but the governor to call a special session. The lawsuit asks Marion Circuit Judge Sheryl Lynch to say so directly. Legislators haven’t tried to use the law yet, but Holcomb says its “very existence” creates uncertainty about the operation of state government.
Legislators overrode the veto earlier this month. The law allows the 16-member Legislative Council to call legislators back for an “emergency session” to review a governor’s emergency declarations.
Black lawyers make history as presidents of state, local bar associations
For the first time ever, African-Americans will simultaneously serve as presidents of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Author: Steve Jefferson Updated: 4:59 AM EST January 12, 2021
INDIANAPOLIS Lawyers in Indianapolis and across the state are making history with the appointments of its bar association leaders.
For the first time ever, African-Americans will simultaneously serve as presidents of the Indiana State Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association.
Normally, the swearing-in for the bar association president is done in person. But due to the pandemic, it s all virtual to add to the historic move. The presidents are vetted by election committees from both associations.