Indiana Senate panel advances victim impact bill
The bipartisan proposal would largely require defendants to be present for the reading of victim impact statements.
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Indiana set to opt out of some of Trump’s federal tax cuts
Republican fiscal leaders, however, haven’t said which of the dozens of other new federal tax cuts—including the temporary deductions for workers who receive tips and overtime wages—will be extended to state taxes.
‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
Worried about surveillance, states enact privacy laws and restrict license plate readers
Indiana lawmakers haven’t cracked down on license plate readers. The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana has expressed concern and suggested some guidelines for their use.
Indiana House Republicans count affordability in utilities, housing among legislative priorities
House Republicans are emphasizing affordability through deregulation in their legislative priorities. The measures center on local zoning laws for housing, new methods of utility ratemaking and cutting down on code in education.
Legislation calls for new mayor-appointed board over Indianapolis schools, charter schools
A much-anticipated proposal that would give the Indianapolis mayor more power over schools while reducing the power of the existing elected school board has been filed at the Indiana Statehouse.
Legislation seeks to close ‘loopholes’ in E-Verify requirements for public contractors
Public work project contracts entered into or renewed after June 30 would have to include a provision requiring the primary contractor and all tiers of subcontractors to enroll in E-Verify.
Redistricting foe Sen. Greg Walker changes mind, says he’ll seek reelection
Walker was a vocal Republican critic of the redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump—and was one of several lawmakers who faced swatting or other intimidation tactics ahead of the Senate’s vote last month against redrawing the congressional maps.
Indiana lawmakers consider anti-doxing bill following redistricting bomb, swatting threats
Doxing is the public release of someone’s personal information, without their consent, as a threat.
Municipal groups welcome newly filed bills to adjust local income tax structures
The proposed legislation would allow Indiana municipalities to collect more income taxes, in most cases, and would remove requirements that income tax rates be voted on each year.
Indiana online lottery bill advances as ban eyed on other internet gambling
The House Public Policy Committee endorsed a bill on Tuesday allowing online lottery sales, a move sought for years by state lottery officials as a way to boost revenue.
Senator seeks more policing, criminal prosecution from state in downtown Indianapolis
State Sen. Michael Young has introduced legislation that could lead to a state takeover of policing and criminal prosecution in downtown Indianapolis.
5 legal issues to watch in the 2026 Legislature
The Indiana General Assembly is preparing for an abbreviated legislative session, but lawmakers will still delve into legal issues dealing with immigration, capital punishment and the removal process for prosecutors and Marion Superior Court judges.
The last holdout: Why Vernon is Indiana’s only town still governed by an 1851 charter
In a state where every other municipality now operates under uniform state statute, Vernon remains Indiana’s lone charter town, governed by an incorporation act approved on Jan. 22, 1851, when Indiana was barely 35 years into its statehood.
Indiana business groups create nonprofit to push for civil, tort law reforms
Groups including the Corydon Group, the Indiana Motor Truck Association, the Indiana Chamber of Commerce and the Indiana Manufacturers Association are banding together to advocate for pro-business reforms.
Republican senators file bill to restore alumni-elected positions to IU’s board of trustees
Senate Bill 110 would revert the board’s makeup to what it looked like before the 2025 legislative session, with five governor-appointed members, three alumni-elected members and one student representative.
Misconduct complaint against Rokita dismissed, but senator seeks to revive it
Attorney General Todd Rokita’s lawyers argued that Sen. Liz Brown’s grievance was “meritless on its face” and was filed in retaliation for statements protected under First Amendment free speech rights.
Marion County Sheriff Kerry Forestal announces 2026 run for Indiana Senate
District 31 is currently represented by Republican Kyle Walker, who announced earlier this month that he will not seek reelection next year.
How the Legislature’s redistribution of judges is affecting rural counties
As 2026 inches closer, some judicial officers in the affected counties are expressing concern about the changes, fearing rural Indiana could continue to be a legislative target in the years to come.
Brooke Burtnett and Kate Collins: Hoosier business owners need advocates who keep up
The ability to see around the corner, before legislation is filed and regulations finalized, has become a powerful competitive advantage.