June 6, 2022 •
Indiana Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Governor in Separation of Powers Case

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In a unanimous ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the bill giving the General Assembly the ability to call itself into special sessions was unconstitutional. House Enrolled Act 1123 was passed with a veto override in 2021, and Gov. Eric […]
In a unanimous ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court ruled the bill giving the General Assembly the ability to call itself into special sessions was unconstitutional.
House Enrolled Act 1123 was passed with a veto override in 2021, and Gov. Eric Holcomb filed a lawsuit claiming the new law was unconstitutional because it impermissibly infringed upon his constitutional authority.
The ruling states that under the constitution, only the governor has the power to call a special session and only a constitutional amendment can give that power to lawmakers.
March 18, 2021 •
Indiana Governor Appoints Rep. Holli Sullivan as New Secretary of State

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Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Rep. Holli Sullivan will replace Connie Lawson as the new secretary of state. Lawson, Indiana’s longest-serving secretary of state, was appointed in 2012 and won elections in 2014 and 2018. Sullivan, who has represented House […]
Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb announced Rep. Holli Sullivan will replace Connie Lawson as the new secretary of state.
Lawson, Indiana’s longest-serving secretary of state, was appointed in 2012 and won elections in 2014 and 2018.
Sullivan, who has represented House District 78 since 2014, will serve as the state’s chief election officer until the next election in 2022.
Sullivan also serves as the current vice chair of the Indiana Republican Party.
March 20, 2020 •
Indiana Delays Primary to June 2

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Gov. Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-07 today, postponing the May 5 presidential and state primary elections to June 2. The governors order is due to the state of emergency he declared on March 6 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Gov. Eric Holcomb issued Executive Order 20-07 today, postponing the May 5 presidential and state primary elections to June 2.
The governors order is due to the state of emergency he declared on March 6 because of the coronavirus pandemic.
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