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February 11, 2026
'We will be forced to close our doors.' Bill regulating hemp products receives industry pushback
Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.
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February 11, 2026
Amended Indiana syringe services bill would require ID, one-to-one exchange
An Indiana House committee advanced an amended bill this week that would extend syringe services programs by two years. Some advocates say requirements in the amendment would weaken programs.
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February 10, 2026
Can a $50 billion rural health program make up for massive federal cuts to health care?
A new federal project called the Rural Health Transformation Program was designed to address health deserts in rural communities. What is it, and what impact could it have in Indiana?
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February 4, 2026
Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care. A new bill aims to stop it
Insurance companies are fining hospitals for out-of-network care, arguing that federal changes are costing them more money. A new bill aims to stop those fines and protect consumers
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Lawmakers want to ensure doctors get patient consent before performing some invasive procedures
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Public Affairs / February 11, 2026
'We will be forced to close our doors.' Bill regulating hemp products receives industry pushback
Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.
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Public Affairs / February 10, 2026
Indiana bans driver's license gender changes despite public pushback
The rule, effective Feb. 12, will end a longstanding legal option for transgender and gender diverse residents to modify their identification cards through a physician statement or court order.
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Public Affairs / January 28, 2026
Bill creates in-person checks for Department of Child Services following death of Indianapolis five-year-old
Lawmakers unanimously moved a bill forward requiring in person checks for the Department of Child Services before they can close out alleged cases of abuse and neglect. The bill is in response to the death of an Indianapolis five-year-old.
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