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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.
County GOP to select new officers
NIKI KELLY | The Journal Gazette
Allen County Republicans will reorganize Saturday at Grand Wayne Center – choosing a slate of officers with two new faces.
Chairman Steve Shine will retain his post and said the new officers on the central committee are reflective of advancing the voices of women and minorities.
Shine begins his 29th year as chair and is senior partner at Shine & Hardin.
Lana Keesling will be the new vice chairwoman, taking over from Candice Fries. Keesling is the Fort Wayne city clerk.
Sofia Rosales-Scatena, public information officer for the Fort Wayne Police Department, will become secretary, replacing Ron Williams.