Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to target fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs. Some of it puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could cut eligible Hoosiers from benefits aimed at helping them.

Indiana has no commercial nuclear power plants, according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Legislation that would severely limit the ability of children in Indiana to access social media accounts passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns about social media’s impact on children’s health.

Gov. Mike Braun gave his State of the State address Wednesday night, focusing on affordability and jobs. The governor made no mention of the Senate’s recent rejection of redistricting.

Watch Gov. Mike Braun delivering the 2026 State of the State Address to a joint session of the Indiana General Assembly.

Judges can withhold bail under current state law if someone faces charges for murder or treason. Lawmakers are now moving to further limit bail rights, a decision that could soon be before voters.

Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.

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.

After news investigations into psychiatric care in Indiana, Sen. Andrea Hunley authored a bill that would create a psychiatric care ombudsman.

The proposal seeks to limit child welfare investigations triggered by “ordinary” parenting decisions.