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A Look Ahead at Indiana in 2026
December 23, 2025
We look ahead at some of the biggest themes emerging in 2026 ahead of the legislative session and midterm elections. Lawmakers will attempt to tackle a childcare availability crisis. Lukewarm economic forecasts as an affordability crisis escalates. 2026 Secretary of State candidates Diego Morales, Beau Bayh, and Blythe Potter build their warchests. January 2, 2026
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SNAP and Medicaid bill heads to Governor
February 27, 2026
SB1, a bill tightening eligibility for Medicaid and SNAP heads to the Governor.
Changes to the Bail System on the Ballot
February 20, 2026
Changes to Indy’s bail system on the ballot. Lawmakers aim to secure Chicago Bears move....
Hailey Buzbee’s Death Sparks Change
February 13, 2026
Hailey Buzbee’s death sparks change. The field is set for Indiana’s primary elections....
State Police to Enforce Federal Policy
February 6, 2026
State police to enforce federal immigration policy. Students walk out to protest ICE.
National Guard May Expand Policing Powers
January 30, 2026
The National Guard can make arrests in certain cases. A new bill may expand these powers.
Abortion Restrictions Target Providers
January 23, 2026
New abortion restrictions target providers. Students join national protests against Trump....
Braun Gives His Second State of the State
January 16, 2026
Governor Braun gives his second State of the State. A proposed teen social media ban.
Lawmakers Return for Part Two of Session
January 9, 2026
Lawmakers return for part two of the 2026 session. Students graduate at record levels.
A Look Back at 2025 in Indiana Politics
December 23, 2025
From government reform to new data centers, we look back at 2025 in Indiana politics.
Gov. Braun Names New Members to the IURC
December 19, 2025
Gov. Braun names new members to the IURC. Recommended changes to IPS and charter schools.
GOP Redistricting Push Fails in Indiana
December 12, 2025
The redistricting push fails in Indiana. Students may have to lock up their cellphones.
GOP Redistricting Map Passed by Committee
December 5, 2025
GOP redistricting map passed by committee. A new state policy to allow infants at work.
A Look Back at Immigration Policy
November 25, 2025
A look back at immigration policy changes, from new laws to a DOC collaboration with ICE.
A Peek at the 2026 Legislative Session
November 21, 2025
A preview of the 2026 legislative session. IU confronts freedom of speech issues.
Outside Groups Push for Redistricting
November 14, 2025
Outside groups push for redistricting. Property tax changes to impact towns and cities.
Uncertainty for Hoosiers on SNAP
November 7, 2025
Uncertainty for Hoosiers on SNAP. Rokita sues IPS for keeping ICE out of schools.
A Special Session on Redistricting
October 31, 2025
Braun calls a special session on redistricting. A freeze on new childcare vouchers.
Data Center Opposition
October 24, 2025
Data centers face opposition. Two competing political rallies draw thousands.
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