Two prominent Democratic state senators did not run for reelection this year, and a third who voted against redistricting, retired – leaving three Indiana General Assembly primary races wide open.
Hunley did not reveal her future plans in a Friday statement, but there has been ongoing speculation she'll join the race for Indianapolis mayor in 2027.
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.