Articles tagged as: 2026 legislative session
February 27, 2026
Your electric bill is going to change. New law aims to stabilize utilities
The measure is one of lawmakers’ efforts to address pocketbook issues this year as demand for energy and electric bills rise.
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2026
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson: Families must stay engaged as the city shifts to mayor-appointed education board
IPS Superintendent Aleesia Johnson says her top priority is maintaining stability for families as a new mayor-appointed board will take over large pieces of the city’s divided education system.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Advocates say lawmakers have pushed legislation making it harder to be homeless, struggle with substance abuse in Indiana
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.
Read MoreFebruary 26, 2026
Missing child alert updates inspired by Hailey Buzbee's death approved by statehouse
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.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Trump-aligned immigration bill heads to governor; mandates cities, schools cooperate with ICE
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.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
A bill targeting fraud and abuse in Indiana's welfare systems is headed to the governor. Some Democrats worry it will impact eligible Hoosiers
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.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Indiana to investigate utilities after lawmakers raise concerns over residents' bills
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing March 24 with five major utility companies.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Report: ICE detention center planned for Indianapolis
A immigration detention facility that could hold up to 8,500 people may be headed to Indianapolis, according to internal federal documents obtained by The New York Times.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Mayor-appointed board to assume control of IPS and charter school facilities, finances
The Indiana Senate passed legislation, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee IPS finances and facilities. It now heads to the governor.
Read MoreFebruary 25, 2026
Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
State highway agency hasn’t set new timeline for Mid-States Corridor project near Gov. Mike Braun’s home.
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