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Local News / 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.
Public Affairs / January 22, 2026
A law 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.
Education / January 21, 2026
A $3 million budget could be set for new authority over IPS and charter schools
A bill that would transfer significant financial and operational control of Indianapolis Public Schools to a new mayoral-appointed body passed its first vote on Wednesday.
Health / January 20, 2026
Statehouse rally urges lawmakers to fix 'health care affordability crisis' in Indiana
Speakers at a Statehouse rally on Tuesday talked about what they call "Indiana's healthcare affordability crisis." They advocated for a number of bills that aim to address issues around medical debt and Medicaid.
Arts & Culture / 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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