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January 13, 2026
Lawmaker seeks psychiatric hospital oversight following WFYI, Mirror Indy investigations
After news investigations into psychiatric care in Indiana, Sen. Andrea Hunley authored a bill that would create a psychiatric care ombudsman.
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January 13, 2026
‘Let-kids-be-kids’ bill clears Indiana House committee with bipartisan support
The proposal seeks to limit child welfare investigations triggered by “ordinary” parenting decisions.
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January 9, 2026
The pork tenderloin sandwich could soon be Indiana’s official state sandwich
A bill to designate the breaded pork tenderloin as Indiana’s official state sandwich is one step closer to becoming law.
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January 13, 2026
Indiana has a housing shortage. Lawmakers are hoping a new bill could help
Lawmakers held the first hearing for a House Republican priority aimed at making housing more affordable. The bill reduces some zoning restrictions and approves secondary dwelling units and affordable housing on property bought by religious institutions.
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Effort to ban ranked choice voting moves forward at Statehouse
January 12, 2026
Coyotes are nothing to fear, says Purdue University expert
January 12, 2026
Indiana wins national drone test site designation
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Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at Monument Circle to protest the killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent, challenging the stance of Indiana state leaders who support federal immigration enforcement.
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Education / January 7, 2026
Indiana bill would ban ultra-processed foods in school meals by 2027
Indiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would restrict ultra-processed foods from being served in schools that receive federally funded meal benefits.
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Local News / January 7, 2026
Indiana US Rep. Jim Baird expected to make a full recovery following car accident, his office says
Indiana U.S. Rep. Jim Baird is expected to make a full recovery after his vehicle was struck in a car accident that hospitalized him.
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