https://www.wfyi.org/tags/indiana-general-assembly Indiana General Assembly en-US Copyright Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-21/a-wide-ranging-restrictive-gender-bill-failed-this-legislative-session Legislation that would have restricted birth certificate gender marker changes failed the Indiana General Assembly this year. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-21/a-wide-ranging-restrictive-gender-bill-failed-this-legislative-session Zak Cassel https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-21/new-state-law-to-increase-penalties-for-animal-abuse-neglect A new state law effective July 1 will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect and remove liability for damages when someone takes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle. Sat, 21 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-21/new-state-law-to-increase-penalties-for-animal-abuse-neglect WFIU Staff https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-11/sb140-indiana-lawmakers-doxxing-crime-bill The legislation classifies doxxing as a threat if the intent is to cause bodily harm to a person, damage to their property, or to encourage others to commit a crime against them. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-11/sb140-indiana-lawmakers-doxxing-crime-bill Zak Cassel https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-02/mike-braun-presser Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is giving this year’s legislative session a “B+,” saying 51 of his 58 priority bills passed. Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-03-02/mike-braun-presser Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-02-27/indiana-cracks-down-on-kids-social-media-cell-phones-in-school Indiana lawmakers have approved sweeping new restrictions on children’s access to social media and cell phones. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2026-02-27/indiana-cracks-down-on-kids-social-media-cell-phones-in-school Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-25/why-the-indiana-civil-rights-commission-might-lose-its-power-to-sue-for-you A bill nearing final approval in the state legislature would limit the Indiana Civil Rights Commission’s power to represent Hoosiers who face illegal discrimination. Wed, 25 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-25/why-the-indiana-civil-rights-commission-might-lose-its-power-to-sue-for-you Jill Sheridan https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-23/fatal-crashes-prompt-amendment-that-tightens-commercial-drivers-licenses-for-immigrants Indiana lawmakers want stricter CDL rules, requiring legal status and English proficiency, after fatal truck crashes. Violators could face felonies and steep fines. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-23/fatal-crashes-prompt-amendment-that-tightens-commercial-drivers-licenses-for-immigrants Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-16/lawmakers-quietly-advance-plan-to-reduce-early-voting-days Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-16/lawmakers-quietly-advance-plan-to-reduce-early-voting-days Caroline Beck https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-16/cities-could-lose-tool-that-aims-to-limit-out-of-state-landlords State lawmakers could stop the practice of limiting the number of rental houses in a neighborhood. A handful of Indiana cities have ordinances that aim to control and track rental properties. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-16/cities-could-lose-tool-that-aims-to-limit-out-of-state-landlords Jill Sheridan https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-11/indiana-bill-tightens-school-gun-penalties-eases-adult-court-rule A revised Indiana bill targeting youth gun violence is moving forward after lawmakers softened language that would have automatically sent some teens to adult court, while increasing penalties for firearms near schools. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2026-02-11/indiana-bill-tightens-school-gun-penalties-eases-adult-court-rule Caroline Beck