Indiana lawmakers are considering a repeal of a 2025 law requiring schools to have AEDs at events and extracurricular activities.

After news investigations into psychiatric care in Indiana, Sen. Andrea Hunley authored a bill that would create a psychiatric care ombudsman.

The proposal seeks to limit child welfare investigations triggered by “ordinary” parenting decisions.

The legislation would transfer tax and operational authority from the IPS board to a mayoral-appointed corporation.

Lawmakers considered a bill banning ranked choice voting, despite the fact that it's not practiced in Indiana.

Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate have released their legislative priorities for 2026. Leadership say they are focused on fraud, deregulation, and keeping the legislative session short.

Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus held a meeting with reporters today to announce its 2026 legislative priorities. Like the Democratic House and Senate caucuses, the IBLC is prioritizing cost-of-living bills for working Hoosiers.

Lawmakers gathered at the Capitol on January 5th to discuss 2026 legislative priorities. Following a contentious December to address redistricting, the 2026 session is expected to be shorter.

Proposals for allowing the Hoosier Lottery to sell tickets online and the opening of a Fort Wayne-area casino are in the cards for what could be Indiana’s biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.