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February 27, 2026
2026 session wrap: Did Indiana lawmakers deliver on affordability?
Indiana lawmakers concluded the 2026 legislative session Friday. Deregulatory bills and legislation to entice the Chicago Bears to move across state lines passed. Democrats say efforts to improve affordability fell short.
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February 27, 2026
Your electric bill is going to change. New law aims to stabilize utilities
The measure is one of lawmakers’ efforts to address pocketbook issues this year as demand for energy and electric bills rise.
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February 26, 2026
Advocates say lawmakers have pushed legislation making it harder to be homeless, struggle with substance abuse in Indiana
Advocates gathered at the statehouse to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say lawmakers are writing legislation that impacts them without a seat at the table.
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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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A bill targeting fraud and abuse in Indiana's welfare systems is headed to the governor. Some Democrats worry it will impact eligible Hoosiers
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Education / February 27, 2026
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.
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Local News / February 26, 2026
Missing child alert updates inspired by Hailey Buzbee's death approved by statehouse
Lawmakers gave final approval for a bill that slightly changes the state’s alert system for missing or endangered children in the wake of the disappearance and death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee.
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Local News / 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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