Conservative groups push for 'compassionate release' of elderly, terminally ill inmates
Under proposed legislation, terminally ill and elderly offenders could more easily qualify for "compassionate release."
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Under proposed legislation, terminally ill and elderly offenders could more easily qualify for "compassionate release."
Indiana legislation aimed at preventing county prosecutors from refusing to enforce certain laws appears to be dead for this year.
The measure would have established a prosecutor commission and review board with the goal of dealing with prosecutors who won't pursue certain cases. Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears, for instance, has pledged not to prosecute simple marijuana possession cases.
Gov. Eric Holcomb signed a bill Wednesday that would make it easier to court-martial and administratively punish Indiana National Guard troops. As it made its way through the legislature, House Bill 1076 faced opposition from a small, but growing group of lawmakers and left questions about ex
An Indiana House committee on Tuesday voted to send additional road funding to Indianapolis and to consider a give-back of numerous former state highways.