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January 29, 2026
Bill to allow firing squads to carry out death sentences fails House vote
Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether.
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January 28, 2026
Lawmakers push wave of immigration bills aligned with Trump agenda
Here's a guide to Indiana’s 2026 immigration bills, including policing, jobs and schools.
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January 26, 2026
Congressional leaders call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
The killing of Alex Pretti by federal officers prompted strong bipartisan condemnation, a forceful defense from the Trump administration and the prospect of another government shutdown.
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January 29, 2026
Indiana National Guard moves closer to expanded policing powers through new legislation
A bill advancing at the Statehouse would allow Indiana National Guard military police to make arrests and conduct searches when activated by the governor.
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Bill creates in-person checks for Department of Child Services following death of Indianapolis five-year-old
January 28, 2026
Ryan Mears announces reelection bid for county prosecutor
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Local News / January 29, 2026
Bill to allow firing squads to carry out death sentences fails House vote
Lawmakers voted against a bill to allow death sentences to be carried out by firing squads. Many lawmakers indicated they opposed death sentences altogether.
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Health / January 29, 2026
'No politics, just keep people alive': Syringe services hope legality continues
Six Indiana counties operate a syringe service program, often acting as a bridge to healthcare, overdose prevention education and addiction treatment. But the programs could end in July, when the law allowing them expires.
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Health / January 28, 2026
Anti-abortion group asks Indiana Supreme Court to release terminated pregnancy reports
Voices for Life is asking the state’s highest court to revisit a ruling blocking access to abortion records.
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