Articles tagged as: Indiana General Assembly
December 19, 2025
Indiana leaders offer glimpse into plans for compressed legislative session
They talked finance, health and utilities — plus, the Chicago Bears franchise’s new interest in northwest Indiana.
Read MoreDecember 9, 2025
Fair Maps Indiana creates PAC to primary GOP lawmakers who don’t fall in line with redistricting
A group pushing new congressional boundaries in the Hoosier state has created Fair Maps Indiana Action to engage in state legislative races.
Read MoreOctober 7, 2025
Michigan City Democratic state rep retires from public service
Democratic Michigan City Rep. Pat Boy's last day in the Indiana General Assembly will be Oct. 17.
Read MoreSeptember 16, 2025
Indiana governor floats November special session on redistricting
Gov. Mike Braun says not moving forward could have “consequences” from Trump administration.
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2025
Indiana Black Legislative Caucus discusses 'playing defense' during South Bend town hall
"I think it's important that people understand the things that we fight off every session or we push back on every session because we spend most of our time playing defense," said Rep. Ragen Hatcher (D-Gary).
Read MoreJuly 23, 2025
Indiana's new school attendance rules: Here's what happens when students are truant
Increased attention on school attendance has prompted recent concern among some families, especially parents whose children frequently miss school for medical reasons.
Read MoreJuly 2, 2025
Some new Indiana laws don't take effect for months
While the vast majority of new laws passed each year take effect on July 1, some measures go into effect much later.
Read MoreJuly 1, 2025
Vast majority of new laws passed by Indiana General Assembly take effect July 1
The vast majority of new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year take effect July 1.
Read MoreDecember 20, 2024
School Boards Association urge lawmakers to address safety, teacher retention and budget gaps
The Indiana School Boards Association has a wide-ranging list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. In addition to fully funding public schools, the ISBA also wants lawmakers to address school safety, student support and teacher retention.
Read MoreDecember 4, 2024
Purdue students lead push to update Lifeline Law
This year marks the12-year anniversary of Indiana's Lifeline Law. The law protects those who call or text 911 to help an underage friend experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency from facing legal consequences for underage drinking.
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