Public Affairs / January 22, 2026
A bill defining sex and gender would clamp down on birth records, schools and prisons
Authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), the legislation effectively bans gender marker changes on birth certificates and defines “gender” as a synonym for “sex,” excluding a person’s “subjective experience" and restricts facilities based on them.
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January 21, 2026
Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse
Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Two eviction programs are merging in Indianapolis
January 19, 2026
Police search for shooter after Indiana judge, wife shot at home
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January 22, 2026
Indiana GOP senators have big fundraising lead despite redistricting conflict
New finance reports show Democrat Beau Bayh with cash advantage over Republican Secretary of State Diego Morales
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More Education StoriesEducation
January 20, 2026
Hundreds of Carmel students walk out of school to protest Trump, ICE
The walkout was part of a nationwide protest marking one year since President Trump's second inauguration.
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More Health StoriesHealth
January 22, 2026
Indiana lawmakers target abortion through the mail. Health care advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect
Wide ranging abortion bill moves through Senate. Advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Statehouse rally urges lawmakers to fix 'health care affordability crisis' in Indiana
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January 19, 2026
Indiana completes undefeated season and wins 1st national title, beating Miami 27-21 in College Football Playoff final
Fernando Mendoza bulldozed his way into the end zone and Indiana bullied its way into the history books Monday night, toppling Miami 27-21 to put the finishing touch on a rags-to-riches story, an undefeated season and the national title.
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