February 10, 2026
Amendment to deny bail to some offenders moves closer to November ballot
Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm.
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Indiana bans driver's license gender changes despite public pushback
The rule, effective Feb. 12, will end a longstanding legal option for transgender and gender diverse residents to modify their identification cards through a physician statement or court order.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
After Hailey Buzbee’s death, lawmakers introduce amendments aimed at protecting teens
After Hailey Buzbee’s death, lawmakers introduce amendments aimed at protecting teens. One would update the state’s alert system while another revives social media protections.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond
Immigration arrests have become more common under the Trump administration, and the financial strain has increased for immigrants in jail.
Read MoreFebruary 9, 2026
Indiana's 2026 primary: Who's running for congressional and legislative seats
This year, all nine U.S. House seats, all 100 Indiana House seats and half of the 50 Indiana Senate seats will be on ballots.
Read MoreFebruary 5, 2026
'Hailey’s Law' and Bears Stadium key issues as session hits final stretch
Speaker Todd Huston (R-Fishers) discussed key legislative priorities as lawmakers head into the back half of the session. “Hailey’s Law” and a new Bears Stadium were top of the list.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Lawmakers weigh scope of doxxing bill after redistricting threats
The legislation would criminalize the tactic of releasing personally identifiable information with the intent to cause someone fear or harm — or encourage another person to do so.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Indiana governor launches group to root out fraud, abuse in federal social safety net programs
Indiana leaders will give “extra” scrutiny to Medicaid and other federally funded, state-administered social services programs as part of a new entity focused on fraud, waste and abuse.
Read MoreFebruary 4, 2026
Lee Hamilton, towering figure in national politics with deep ties to IU, dies at 94
Lee Hamilton, a 17-term congressman serving southern Indiana, whose foreign policy expertise, reverence for democracy, and bipartisan ideals made him a towering and highly respected figure in national politics, died Wednesday. He was 94.
Read MoreFebruary 3, 2026
Indiana bill aligns state with Trump administration’s immigration enforcement goals
Indiana lawmakers overhauled an immigration bill Monday to further align with the Trump Administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
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