Indiana’s Senate Republicans released a slim priority agenda Wednesday — targeting waste, fraud and abuse in Indiana’s food and health care benefit programs.

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.

The investigation follows revelations about deals involving Thomas Cook.

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.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus held a meeting with reporters today to announce its 2026 legislative priorities. Like the Democratic House and Senate caucuses, the IBLC is prioritizing cost-of-living bills for working Hoosiers.

The agency also confirmed its federal tolling application.

Indiana coal plants discharging wastewater into rivers under state permits are under renewed scrutiny after the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency delayed tougher pollution rules by five years.

Lawmakers gathered at the Capitol on January 5th to discuss 2026 legislative priorities. Following a contentious December to address redistricting, the 2026 session is expected to be shorter.

Proposals for allowing the Hoosier Lottery to sell tickets online and the opening of a Fort Wayne-area casino are in the cards for what could be Indiana’s biggest gambling expansion since sports wagering was legalized in 2019.

Fishers-area realtor and small business owner Catherine Torzewski is the latest candidate to enter the race for central Indiana’s Senate District 31 seat.