Public Affairs / February 25, 2026
Trump-aligned immigration bill heads to governor; mandates cities, schools cooperate with ICE
Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.
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February 25, 2026
Report: ICE detention center planned for Indianapolis
A immigration detention facility that could hold up to 8,500 people may be headed to Indianapolis, according to internal federal documents obtained by The New York Times.
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February 25, 2026
Indiana to investigate utilities after lawmakers raise concerns over residents' bills
The Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will hold a public hearing March 24 with five major utility companies.
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February 25, 2026
Mayor-appointed board to assume control of Indianapolis school facilities, finances under new legislation
The Indiana Senate passed legislation, creating a mayor-appointed board to oversee IPS finances and facilities. It now heads to the governor.
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Warren Township delays move of 5th graders into elementary schools
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February 25, 2026
Rokita touts Indiana Medicaid provider fraud successes
The fraud is largely related to over-billing by providers and drug theft. He has no authority over recipient fraud.
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February 23, 2026
Remembering Indianapolis gospel songwriter and guitarist M.L. Allen Jr.
Last month, Indianapolis lost one of its great gospel music figures, the guitarist and songwriter M.L. Allen, Jr. He was 89 years old.
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