Indiana National Guard ‘military police’ bill passes House
Opponents fear the provisions could be abused, pointing to President Donald Trump’s ongoing, lethal deployment of federal immigration officers to Minnesota.
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Indiana Senate backs bill restricting transgender school restroom use
Emma Vosicky, the executive director of GenderNexus, criticized provisions that would allow anyone “who is directly or indirectly injured” by an alleged violation of the restroom restrictions to file a lawsuit against the school.
Immigration enforcement bill clears Indiana Senate amid national ICE controversy
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said the proposal remains “toothless.”
Bill to address electric service affordability moves to Indiana House floor
House Bill 1002 requires the state’s investor-owned utilities to start low-income-customer assistance programs, bans service shutoffs in the summer and moves all customers to “levelized” billing plans.
Prominent law firm registers as Chicago Bears’ lobbyist at Indiana Statehouse
An application for Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP was completed Wednesday with the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission, indicating the firm will represent CBFC Development LLC, an affiliate company for the NFL franchise.
Bill from Indianapolis Republican seeks to ban lobbyists for public schools, universities
Rep. Andrew Ireland said he authored the bill because he’s concerned about school districts hiring lobbyists with money that could be going toward the classroom.
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.
Citing mental health impacts, Indiana legislators seek to limit social media use by children
Separate proposals would also restrict phones in schools and allow parents to set stronger filters on school-issued devices.
Lawsuit accuses Indiana Board for Depositories of wrongly withholding millions from banks
The board and Indiana State Treasurer Daniel Elliott issued a joint statement Monday, calling the lawsuit a “money grab” and saying they were fully committed to defending a fund that has protected Hoosier tax dollars from bank failures for nearly 100 years.
Indiana ethics panel approves Jennifer-Ruth Green settlement; possible criminal charges pending
Officials confirmed during Thursday’s meeting that the Indiana Office of Inspector General has already referred the matter for criminal review, and that process remains ongoing.
Gov. Mike Braun says no loss of federal funding has materialized over redistricting fallout—at least so far
In an interview Tuesday, Braun talked about the possible ramification’s of Indiana’s redistricting decision, how he plans to work with lawmakers moving forward and other priorities ahead of the remainder of the legislative session.
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.
Republican senator against Indiana redistricting not seeking reelection
State Sen. Kyle Walker announced his redistricting opposition last month despite his close ties with a leader of a pro-redistricting group.
Redistricting rift growing among Indiana Republicans as return to Statehouse delayed—for now
Votes in the Senate and House on Tuesday set Jan. 5 as the date lawmakers will start the new legislative session—not Dec. 1, as previously planned, to discuss redrawing congressional maps.
Beyond redistricting: Indiana’s special session to tackle tax update, too
Gov. Mike Braun has asked legislators to bring the state’s tax code in line with recent, major federal changes — warning of “discrepancies” between Indiana and federal law that could complicate 2025 tax filings.
Beckwith’s office under investigation over AI video of lawmaker’s wife, alleged ghost employment
A report from the Marion County Grand Jury states the body met twice—on Aug. 18 and Sept. 30—to review evidence involving Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith’s office.
Braun set to call lawmakers back to Statehouse for redistricting vote
Currently, seven of Indiana’s nine districts are represented by Republicans. Advocates of redistricting say that new maps could give the GOP a strong shot at all nine seats.
Indiana voting rights advocates sue over ‘unnecessary’ proof of citizenship laws, cite ‘stale’ data
The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for Indiana’s Southern District. It names Secretary of State Diego Morales as a defendant, along with Indiana Election Division Co-Directors Bradley King and Angela Nussmeyer.
Indiana seeing limited impact from government shutdown, at least so far
Although most essential government services are set to continue through the end of October, state leaders will soon be tasked with finding funds for essential food programs.
Secretary of State Morales tops in statewide official travel spending
State officials logged roughly $97,000 in state expenses for trips across Indiana and the nation, according to new reports filed Wednesday.