February 20, 2026
New law limits state-level public hearings on nuclear power facilities
The law comes as state lawmakers increasingly look toward nuclear energy to address rising electricity costs.
Read MoreFebruary 20, 2026
Indiana housing overhaul bill advances by one vote as senators warn of 'one-size-fits-all' risks
Supporters say state action is needed to boost housing supply, but critics question whether the bill will actually lower costs.
Read MoreFebruary 19, 2026
Trump-aligned immigration bill would mandate 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.
Read MoreFebruary 18, 2026
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail
Lawmakers want to get people off the streets. Advocates argue their strategy will land people in jail. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2026
Statehouse may finally be poised to pass township reform
Lawmakers have long considered ways to reduce township government. Legislative efforts may finally be set up to pass.
Read MoreFebruary 17, 2026
State tackles penny-rounding policies amid national shortage
Indiana lawmakers are crafting statewide penny-rounding policies as Hoosier retailers struggle through a nationwide shortage of the discontinued coin, but admit it needs more work. State revenues could also suffer.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Indiana could crack down on foreign adversary influence
Indiana lawmakers want to reduce foreign influence on Indiana politics by requiring foreign actors to register with the state Attorney General. The bill is part of a larger effort to come down on “foreign adversary” nations.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Lawmakers quietly advance plan to reduce early voting days
Lawmakers quietly added a new provision to a bill on Monday that would cut early voting days nearly in half in Indiana.
Read MoreFebruary 16, 2026
Cities could lose tool that aims to limit out of state landlords
State lawmakers could stop the practice of limiting the number of rental houses in a neighborhood. A handful of Indiana cities have ordinances that aim to control and track rental properties.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2026
EPA adds three years to deadline for cleaning coal ash sites
The Environmental Protection Agency has issued a rule delaying the monitoring and clean-up of coal ash from power plants in Indiana and across the country.
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