March 21, 2026
New state law to increase penalties for animal abuse, neglect
A new state law effective July 1 will increase penalties for animal abuse and neglect and remove liability for damages when someone takes a domestic animal from a motor vehicle.
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Gov. Braun says reform possible on state’s cannabis laws
With Indiana's neighboring states having legalized cannabis, Governor Mike Braun is taking notice.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2026
A wide-ranging restrictive gender bill failed this legislative session
Legislation that would have restricted birth certificate gender marker changes failed the Indiana General Assembly this year.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2026
New judge lifts order blocking absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
A special judge on Friday lifted an order blocking officials in three western Indiana counties from mailing absentee ballots in a Republican primary where President Donald Trump has endorsed a challenger to state Sen. Greg Goode.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2026
New Indiana law could unlock $300M for child care vouchers
New funding could be coming to Indiana’s child care voucher program, but it likely will not be enough to cover the current waitlist.
Read MoreMarch 20, 2026
Interview: Political science professor on Greg Ballard's run and the 'Lincoln Party'
Former Republican Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard recently announced plans to run for Indiana secretary of state. While he plans to run as an independent – he will also run under the banner of the newly named “Lincoln Party” in November.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Indiana leaders walk back IEDC foundation 'wind-down' as spending nears $500,000
The Indiana Economic Development Corp.’s foundation is showing no signs of shutting down — spending almost $500,000 last year despite indications from leaders that the entity was on its way out.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2026
Judge orders counties to hold absentee ballots in Indiana Senate primary
A judge has ordered three counties to hold off mailing absentee ballots in an Indiana legislative primary where President Donald Trump has endorsed a challenger to Republican Sen. Greg Goode.
Read MoreMarch 18, 2026
Latest federal payment to state for ICE detainees more than triples
Indiana’s second payment from the federal government for housing hundreds of immigrant detainees at a state prison more than tripled for November 2025.
Read MoreMarch 17, 2026
Indiana commits $1B to attract high-wage life science jobs
Indiana is dedicating $1 billion to further growth of agriculture and life science businesses and jobs to the central Indiana area over the next 10 years.
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