https://www.wfyi.org/tags/2026-legislative-session 2026 legislative session en-US Copyright Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/https:/www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-02/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee “Not a band-aid.” Gov. Braun signs legislation aimed at protecting Indiana children. The measures are a response to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers native. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:39:52 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/https:/www.wfyi.org/statewide/2026-04-02/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-04-01/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee “Not a band-aid.” Gov. Braun signs legislation aimed at protecting Indiana children. The measures are a response to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee, a Fishers native. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:38:17 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-04-01/gov-braun-signs-laws-to-protect-indiana-children-following-death-of-hailey-buzbee Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-26/immigration-advocates-call-for-collaboration-as-new-state-laws-start-coming-onlin Community advocates from across the state met Saturday in Indianapolis to discuss the implications of new state policies affecting immigrants and navigate a path forward. Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-26/immigration-advocates-call-for-collaboration-as-new-state-laws-start-coming-onlin Samantha Horton https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-20/new-indiana-law-could-unlock-300m-for-child-care-vouchers New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist. Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-20/new-indiana-law-could-unlock-300m-for-child-care-vouchers Caroline Beck, Eric Weddle https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-18/indiana-medicaid-changes-will-leave-more-than-100000-without-coverage-according-to-advocates Indiana’s changes to state Medicaid programs will leave an estimated 100,000 without coverage, according to a new report from Hoosier Action. A new analysis suggests recent legislation will reduce the state’s Medicaid enrollees beyond federal restrictions. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-18/indiana-medicaid-changes-will-leave-more-than-100000-without-coverage-according-to-advocates Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-18/medicaid-drug-reimbursements-could-end-for-health-care-providers-across-indiana Health centers warn they could lose millions in rebates under the state’s proposed change, which would end Medicaid drug rebates for health organizations. Wed, 18 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/health/2026-03-18/medicaid-drug-reimbursements-could-end-for-health-care-providers-across-indiana Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-16/a-marion-county-judge-failed-judicial-review-will-be-withheld-from-november-ballot Marion County judges were interviewed Friday by a judicial selection committee that will see changes under a new law passed this session. One of them was not approved to appear on the November ballot. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2026-03-16/a-marion-county-judge-failed-judicial-review-will-be-withheld-from-november-ballot Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-11/indiana-law-targets-unauthorized-drones-amid-farm-safety-concerns House Bill 1249 makes flying an unauthorized drone over someone else's property without their consent a Class A misdemeanor. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-11/indiana-law-targets-unauthorized-drones-amid-farm-safety-concerns Clayton Baumgarth https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-09/governor-braun-touts-efforts-to-bring-down-energy-costs-following-legislative-session-highlights-data-center-agreement Governor Braun is touting efforts to bring down energy costs and hold data centers accountable. Democrats say the state’s efforts haven’t gone far enough. Mon, 09 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-09/governor-braun-touts-efforts-to-bring-down-energy-costs-following-legislative-session-highlights-data-center-agreement Benjamin Thorp https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-05/a-bill-regulating-thc-failed-leaving-a-loophole-for-kids-to-access-products A bill regulating THC failed, leaving a loophole open for kids to access products. Businesses say they support some regulation but want to find a middle ground. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-05/a-bill-regulating-thc-failed-leaving-a-loophole-for-kids-to-access-products Benjamin Thorp