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 measure is one of lawmakers’ efforts to address pocketbook issues this year as demand for energy and electric bills rise.

Advocates gathered at the statehouse to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say lawmakers are writing legislation that impacts them without a seat at the table.

Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.

A bill that targets fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs is now headed to the Governor. The language puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could add more barriers for Hoosiers.

The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing March 24 with five major utility companies.

A bill nearing final approval in the state legislature would limit the Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s power to represent Hoosiers who face illegal discrimination.

State highway agency hasn’t set new timeline for Mid-States Corridor project near Gov. Mike Braun’s home.

The fraud is largely related to over-billing by providers and drug theft. He has no authority over recipient fraud.

President Trump hit familiar notes on immigration and culture in his speech Tuesday night, but he largely underplayed the economic problems that voters say they are most concerned about.