Public Affairs / January 8, 2026
Republican leadership releases 2026 legislative priorities, focusing on fraud and deregulation
Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate have released their legislative priorities for 2026. Leadership say they are focused on fraud, deregulation, and keeping the legislative session short.
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January 8, 2026
Hundreds rally in Indianapolis after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis
Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Monument Circle to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, challenging the stance of Indiana state leaders who support federal immigration enforcement.
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New trash provider begins service in Indianapolis
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January 8, 2026
Indiana lawmakers push new rules on crypto ATMs amid scam surge
State lawmakers want to increase regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs, or “crypto kiosks” in hopes of preventing further scammers from using the machines.
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Senate Republican agenda focuses on public assistance, bail
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January 8, 2026
Court orders IU to remove reprimands from protesters' permanent records
A federal court ruled Thursday that IU violated the First Amendment rights of pro-Palestine protesters it banned from campus in 2024 and found the expressive activity policy it passed that August unconstitutional.
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January 7, 2026
Bill to extend needle exchange programs for another decade passes out of committee
Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.
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Indiana sues Eli Lilly alleging insulin price-fixing scheme
January 3, 2026
Hoosiers face SNAP benefit restrictions in 2026
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January 1, 2026
Indiana routs Alabama 38-3 for its first Rose Bowl victory
The top-seeded Hoosiers roared into the College Football Playoff semifinals with a 38-3 victory in the 112th Rose Bowl.
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