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By TOM DAVIESApril 15, 2021 GMT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana legislators stepped toward a possible court fight with Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday by voting to override his veto and give themselves more authority to intervene when the state’s chief executive declares an emergency. The Republican-dominated House and Senate easily achieved the simple majorities required to turn aside Holcomb’s objections and enact the provisions into law. The measure establishes a new process under which legislative leaders can call the General Assembly into an emergency session. Holcomb and some legal experts...

Indiana General Assembly overrides emergency powers bill veto NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette INDIANAPOLIS – The Indiana General Assembly on Thursday easily overrode Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto on an emergency powers bill, setting the stage for a likely court battle. The House vote was 57-26 and the Senate vote was 36-8. “I pray this never happens again but it's our task to set the table for those who sit in these seats in the future," said Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne – author of the measure. But Sen. Tim Lanane, D-Anderson, said the people clearly approved of Holcomb’s actions when the...

Indiana Senate OKs bill prohibiting emergency restrictions on religious services Kaitlin Lange, Indianapolis Star Replay Video UP NEXT Indiana Senate lawmakers voted to prohibit local governments and Gov. Eric Holcomb from restricting the right to worship in-person during an emergency — another blow to the governor's authority. Under Senate Bill 263, the government may still regulate religious organizations in other ways, such as restricting a church's daycare services or schools, as long as they are not more restrictive than regulations "imposed on other businesses and ...

Delivery Robot Bill Clears Final Hurdle, Goes to Holcomb

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana legislators remain determined to limit the governor’s...