January 28, 2026
Bill creates in-person checks for Department of Child Services following death of Indianapolis five-year-old
Lawmakers unanimously moved a bill forward requiring in person checks for the Department of Child Services before they can close out alleged cases of abuse and neglect. The bill is in response to the death of an Indianapolis five-year-old.
Read MoreJanuary 28, 2026
Ryan Mears announces reelection bid for county prosecutor
Ryan Mears has taken himself off the short list of potential successors to Mayor Joe Hogsett — at least for now.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
Read MoreJanuary 27, 2026
Environmental groups concerned about bill to fix 'over-regulation'
The bill makes several things currently required of IDEM optional — such as setting standards for investigating and cleaning up hazardous waste.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
Read MoreJanuary 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.
Read MoreJanuary 24, 2026
Winter storm rages on, statewide disaster emergency approved
A powerful winter storm has begun slowly carving its way across the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., potentially bringing a mix of heavy snow, dangerous ice and bitterly cold temperatures.
Read MoreJanuary 23, 2026
Lawmakers push to reduce the powers of civilian police oversight boards, with eye towards Indianapolis
Lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the binding powers of police oversight boards, with an eye towards Indianapolis. Some worry the bill is too sweeping.
Read MoreJanuary 22, 2026
A bill defining sex and gender would clamp down on birth records, schools and prisons
Authored by Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne), the legislation effectively bans gender marker changes on birth certificates and defines “gender” as a synonym for “sex,” excluding a person’s “subjective experience" and restricts facilities based on them.
Read MoreJanuary 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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