January 26, 2026
Changes to social media ban bill remove language on curfew for teens
Indiana lawmakers amended a bill regulating children’s access to social media, removing a proposed overnight curfew for teens while keeping age limits and parental permission requirements.
Read MoreJanuary 26, 2026
Congressional leaders call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
The killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers prompted strong bipartisan condemnation, a forceful defense from the Trump administration and the prospect of another government shutdown.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2026
Winter storm rages on, statewide disaster emergency approved
A powerful winter storm has begun slowly carving its way across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., potentially bringing a mix of heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitterly cold temperatures.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Lawmakers push to reduce the powers of civilian police oversight boards, with eye towards Indianapolis
Lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the binding powers of police oversight boards, with an eye towards Indianapolis. Some worry the bill is too sweeping.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
Read MoreJanuary 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
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2026
Lawmakers eye electric bills in effort to address affordability issues
The bill would make changes to state utility regulations that would impact both residential customers and electric utility companies.
Read MoreJanuary 20, 2026
Lawmakers have long wanted to reduce township government. Two bills this session could do it
Lawmakers are considering ways to reduce township government. Township trustees favor one over the other.
Read MoreJanuary 18, 2026
'We're after you Bray': Trump targets Indiana GOP leader as Virginia Democrats advance redistricting
"Were after you Bray, like no one has ever come after you before!" President Trump blamed Indiana Senate leader Rodric Bray over the rejected congressional redistricting plan.
Read MoreJanuary 16, 2026
Bill targets fraud and abuse in Indiana welfare systems. Some worry it would impact eligible Hoosiers
Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to target fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs. Some of it puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could cut eligible Hoosiers from benefits aimed at helping them.
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