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FAIRNESS Act Heads to Governor's Desk, Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Utilities Cost, ICE Warehouse in Indy, Senate Bill 1 Goes to Gov. Braun, Historic Football Team Returns to Indiana

FAIRNESS Act Heads to Governor's Desk, Lawmakers Sound Alarm Over Utilities Cost, ICE Warehouse in Indy, Senate Bill 1 Goes to Gov. Braun, Historic Football Team Returns to Indiana

February 26, 2026

A broad immigration enforcement bill is on its way to the governor after the Senate voted to approve House amendments. A dozen lawmakers are sounding the alarm over utility costs. The New York Times reported that the Department of Homeland Security is buying warehouses to expand detention capacity, including one in Indianapolis. A bill to tighten eligibility for the state’s Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs is finally heading to the Governor. The Indianapolis Capitols will be the fourth and final team in the northern division of the Continental Football League, a professional American football minor league.

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