January 12, 2026
Effort to ban ranked choice voting moves forward at Statehouse
Lawmakers considered a bill banning ranked choice voting, despite the fact that it's not practiced in Indiana.
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Coyotes are nothing to fear, says Purdue University expert
This time of year, you’re more likely to hear coyotes as they look for mates. While they can sometimes be a threat to small pets and livestock, a Purdue University expert said coyotes are mostly harmless and play an important role in the ecosystem.
Read MoreJanuary 12, 2026
Indiana wins national drone test site designation
The Trump administration on Thursday announced Indiana as one of two new national drone test sites — a designation that could attract jobs and spending from the industry.
Read MoreJanuary 9, 2026
The pork tenderloin sandwich could soon be Indiana’s official state sandwich
A bill to designate the breaded pork tenderloin as Indiana’s official state sandwich is one step closer to becoming law.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Republican leadership releases 2026 legislative priorities, focusing on fraud and deregulation
Indiana Republicans in the House and Senate have released their legislative priorities for 2026. Leadership say they are focused on fraud, deregulation, and keeping the legislative session short.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Indiana lawmakers push new rules on crypto ATMs amid scam surge
State lawmakers want to increase regulations on cryptocurrency ATMs, or “crypto kiosks” in hopes of preventing further scammers from using the machines.
Read MoreJanuary 8, 2026
Senate Republican agenda focuses on public assistance, bail
Indiana’s Senate Republicans released a slim priority agenda Wednesday — targeting waste, fraud and abuse in Indiana’s food and health care benefit programs.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Bill to extend needle exchange programs for another decade passes out of committee
Lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday about the importance of needle exchange programs, which give people access to clean syringes for drug use. Data show those programs have helped slow the spread of disease and protect law enforcement, but not everyone is in favor of an extension.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Grand jury investigating conflicts of interest by public official
The investigation follows revelations about deals involving Thomas Cook.
Read MoreJanuary 7, 2026
Indiana lawmakers consider anti-doxing bill following redistricting bomb, swatting threats
Indiana lawmakers hope to crack down on doxing after more than a dozen of their own became victims of threats amid a turbulent but unsuccessful redistricting campaign.
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