Indiana lawmakers have approved sweeping new restrictions on children’s access to social media and cell phones.
Indiana lawmakers concluded the 2026 legislative session Friday. Deregulatory bills and legislation to entice the Chicago Bears to move across state lines passed. Democrats say efforts to improve affordability fell short.
The Indiana House of Representatives passed a bill extending state approval for syringe services programs, adding new requirements.
During the 2024-2025 school year, 6,870 books were challenged or banned in public school districts, according to PEN America. That's more than twice as many bans as two years ago.
Lawmakers gave final approval for a bill that slightly changes the state’s alert system for missing or endangered children in the wake of the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.