Senate Bill 200, authored by Sen. Mike Young, R-Indianapolis, “permits the attorney general to request the appointment of a special prosecuting attorney if a prosecuting attorney is categorically refusing to prosecute certain crimes.”
Although Young will claim otherwise, most people recognize the bill was filed primarily to try to overrule Marion County Prosecutor Ryan Mears’ decision to no longer prosecute people for possession of small amounts of marijuana.
That policy does not prevent prosecutions for larger amounts, dealing or other charges like driving while intoxicated.
While some states are legalizing recreational use of marijuana outright - with Virginia poised to maybe become the next - other states or localities have moved to reduce or even eliminate penalties on small-time users.
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Dr. Casey Frey receives a COVID-19 vaccine in mid-December. On Jan. 21, state health officials announced they would not yet expand vaccine eligibility to the next age group.
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The limited supply of COVID-19 vaccines is causing tension as states roll out plans for who should get shots first, and school advocates in Indiana are pressing for more access for teachers.
The Indiana Coalition For Public Education and state s largest teachers union are urging Gov. Eric Holcomb and State Health Commissioner Kris Box to revise the state s plan and prioritize educators in earlier phases of vaccine rollout.