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Indiana GOP senators have big fundraising lead despite redistricting conflict
January 22, 2026

Indiana GOP senators have big fundraising lead despite redistricting conflict

New finance reports show Democrat Beau Bayh with cash advantage over Republican Secretary of State Diego Morales
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Lawmakers eye electric bills in effort to address affordability issues
January 21, 2026

Lawmakers eye electric bills in effort to address affordability issues

The bill would make changes to state utility regulations that would impact both residential customers and electric utility companies.
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Lawmakers have long wanted to reduce township government. Two bills this session could do it
January 20, 2026

Lawmakers have long wanted to reduce township government. Two bills this session could do it

Lawmakers are considering ways to reduce township government. Township trustees favor one over the other.
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Lawmakers push to reduce the powers of civilian police oversight boards, with eye towards Indianapolis
January 23, 2026

Lawmakers push to reduce the powers of civilian police oversight boards, with eye towards Indianapolis

Lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the binding powers of police oversight boards, with an eye towards Indianapolis. Some worry the bill is too sweeping.
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January 22, 2026

A bill defining sex and gender would clamp down on birth records, schools and prisons

January 18, 2026

'We're after you Bray': Trump targets Indiana GOP leader as Virginia Democrats advance redistricting

January 16, 2026

Bill targets fraud and abuse in Indiana welfare systems. Some worry it would impact eligible Hoosiers

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Education / January 23, 2026

Indiana bill advances urging marriage before children in schools

A new bill that would promote in public schools the idea of waiting until marriage before having kids passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday.
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Indiana lawmakers target abortion through the mail. Health care advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect
Health / January 22, 2026

Indiana lawmakers target abortion through the mail. Health care advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect

Wide ranging abortion bill moves through Senate. Advocates warn it will have a further chilling effect.
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Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse
Local News / January 21, 2026

Homeless camps targeted again through new bill at the statehouse

Indiana lawmakers are considering a ban on homeless encampments for the second year in a row. The Senate Bill would prohibit people from camping in public spaces.
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