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Abortion ban survives Indiana’s Supreme Court<\/strong>
Indiana\u2019s controversial Abortion Bill, signed into law last Spring, has survived a major legal battle, as the Indiana Supreme Court refused to stop the law from being enacted. Although the Court ruled the same a few months ago, the matter was back in front of the state\u2019s highest court after the ACLU request some clarification and reconsideration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2023 Indiana Senate Bill 1 reads like this in it official General Assembly Digest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTerminates the licensure of abortion clinics. Specifies that the abortion statutes do not apply to in vitro fertilization. Makes changes to when an abortion may be performed, including when: (1) the abortion is necessary to prevent any serious health risk of the pregnant woman or to save the pregnant woman’s life; (2) the fetus is diagnosed with a lethal fetal anomaly; or (3) the pregnancy is a result of rape or incest. Specifies time frames and conditions that must be met in order for the abortion to be performed. Provides that the statute requiring consent of a parent or legal guardian for a minor’s abortion does not apply to a minor who is pregnant as a result of rape or incest by a parent, legal guardian, or custodian of the unemancipated minor. Requires the revocation of a physician’s license for specified violations. Provides a defense for a pregnant mother charged with a criminal offense for terminating or seeking the termination of her pregnancy. Specifies that a person who terminates the pregnancy of a pregnant woman upon her request may only be charged with certain crimes. Exempts from the crime of feticide: (1) the pregnant mother; (2) a person who provides medical treatment in good faith to a pregnant woman that results in the accidental or unintentional termination of the pregnancy; and (3) a physician who performs a medical procedure to terminate the pregnancy upon request of the pregnant woman. Requires the maternal mortality review committee to study how changes in the state’s abortion laws affect maternal mortality in Indiana and extends the committee until June 30, 2027. Voids certain administrative rules concerning abortion clinics. Establishes the prosecutorial oversight task force and specifies duties of the task force. Makes conforming amendments.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

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Duke Energy partners with local nonprofits to help seniors & low-income customers beat summer heat<\/strong>
Duke Energy is working with local nonprofit agencies to distribute critical relief for residents in need. The Duke Energy Foundation is contributing more than $90,000 to 15 organizations across the state to help purchase and distribute fans to older adults and low-income households.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n