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Lawmakers push wave of immigration bills aligned with Trump agenda
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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Congressional leaders call for investigation into killing of Alex Pretti
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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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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Changes to social media ban bill remove language on curfew for teens
January 26, 2026

Changes to social media ban bill remove language on curfew for teens

Indiana lawmakers amended a bill regulating children’s access to social media, removing a proposed overnight curfew for teens while keeping age limits and parental permission requirements.
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January 24, 2026

Winter storm rages on, statewide disaster emergency approved

January 23, 2026

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

January 22, 2026

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

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Voices for Life is asking the state’s highest court to revisit a ruling blocking access to abortion records.
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An Indiana bill that originally required schools to post the Ten Commandments in classrooms advanced out of committee Tuesday after lawmakers significantly rewrote it.
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Education / January 27, 2026

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An amendment to House Bill 1423 clarifies that existing IPS bond debt will remain with the district rather than transferring to the new Indianapolis Public Education Corporation.
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