Indiana Bills Backed By National Pet Store Chain Draw Pushback From Animal Advocates

Two versions of the same bill would stop local municipalities from banning the retail sale of dogs and cats.

Crouch Leads Governor Race With Cash On Hand — But Braun Is Picking Up Steam

Bruan is outraising both Crouch and Doden.

Indiana Senate Committee Passes First TANF Increase In Over 30 Years

The state spends just 4.8% on direct assistance compared to 22% nationwide.

Indiana Lawmakers Gear Up For Debate Over Bill To Repeal Certain Floodplain Requirements

The measure seeks to make it easier, less costly for building projects in flood prone areas.

Proposed Indiana Auditor Name Change Aligns With Duties But Requires Further Consideration

The budget language is a possible end-run around the Constitution.

Indiana Lawmakers And Energy Advocates Unite Behind Solar, Wind Energy Equipment Disposal Bill

The bill is receiving bipartisan support.

Groups Eye Indiana Income Tax Removal With Enthusiasm, Apprehension

There are differing opinions on the long-term feasibility of eliminating the individual income tax.

Indiana Lawmakers Weigh Bill To Create Universal School Choice Program

The GOP bill would extend the state's current Education Scholarship Accounts to all students in the state.

Indiana Supreme Court Justices Hear Arguments In Challenge To Near-Total Abortion Ban

Attorneys for the state and the ACLU of Indiana made their cases before the five justices on Thursday.

Indiana Lawmaker Introduces Bill To Establish Depository For Donated Cancer, HIV Medications

Another bill that cleared Tuesday provides continuous eligibility for kids on publicly-funded health insurance.

Bill Would Force Indiana Schools To Tell Parents About Students' Pronouns, Gender Identities

A top GOP lawmaker buried the language in a broader education bill.

Indiana Lawmaker Proposes Removing Stigmatizing HIV Language From Criminal Code

In contrast to other highly communicable diseases, HIV is one of the only medical conditions singled out in law with punitive enhancements.

Proposals Limiting Right To Bail, Home Detention Advance To State Senate Chamber

Under Indiana’s current Constitution, only people accused of murder or treason can be prevented from getting bail.

Bill To Regulate Indiana School-Based Health Clinics Proposed

The legislation would set out requirements for school-based health clinics to explicitly involve parents.

Indiana Bill Seeking To Eliminate Township Assessors Advances To House Chamber

The draft legislation would let voters decide whether to keep open the last local assessor offices in the state.

Days After Indiana Attack, White House Vows To Fight Hate Against Asian Americans

An 18-year-old Asian student at Indiana University was repeatedly stabbed in the head by a 56-year-old white woman while on a bus.

Foster Care Organization IARCA To Get Donations From Indiana House Lawmakers

The goal is to create 100 gift baskets for those leaving the foster care system as young adults.

IEDC Moves For Massive Funding Increase And Flexibility In New State Budget

Some Democrats are questioning the new dollars.

Fort Wayne Air National Guard Base Converts To F-16 Fighting Falcons

These planes are making a return after being at the base from 1991 to 2010.

Banks Makes U.S. Senate Run Official

The Northeast Indiana Republican is the first to declare candidacy to fill Braun's seat.

Proposal Seeks To Change Constitution — And Who Has Right To Bail In Indiana

Only people accused of murder or treason currently can’t get bail in the Hoosier State.

Indiana Bill To Increase Semi Truck Speed Limits Faces Tough Road Ahead

Trucker groups say the move would actually decrease safety by increasing the interaction between large trucks and passenger vehicles.

Indiana Legislator Takes Aim At Data Privacy

Nonconsensual tracking also targeted.

Influential Super PAC Takes Aim At Mitch Daniels Over Possible Senate Bid

A Club for Growth ad claims the former Indiana governor is not a conservative.

Indiana House Republicans Say Education, Health Care Costs Are Top-Of-List In 2023 Session

GOP House Speaker Todd Huston outlined the caucus' priorities on Thursday

Where Did ‘Hoosier' Come From? An Indiana Bill Seeks To Answer That Question For Good.

A Republican state lawmaker wants to enshrine “The Hoosier State” as Indiana's official nickname

Indiana Chief Justice Highlights Courts' Accomplishments In State Of Judiciary

She touted the use of problem-solving courts for issues such as drugs, mental health and domestic violence.

Veterans, Service Members Gather At Indiana Statehouse

They want continued tax benefits and expanded treatment options — including mental health — in their communities.

Holcomb Touts State's “Position Of Strength,” $30 Million Trail Deal

In addition, he asked for major investments in public health.

Update: State Recovered $34,000 In Laptops Lost To Contractors In Vaccine Hotline Disarray

All but two laptops have been recovered.

Indiana 2023 Legislative Session: First Day Wrap-Up

Senate Republicans unveiled a series of priorities, with a focus on healthcare and tax reform.

Indiana State Budget Has Big Ongoing, One-Time Obligations

The Senate’s lead budget writer says the next budget will be hampered by the more than $1 billion in cost overruns.

Five Environmental Issues To Watch For During 2023 Legislative Session

Bills already filed by lawmakers focus on local water infrastructure, solar panels and biofuel.

Ruling: Tippecanoe County Violated Voter Registration Laws

Voting rights groups alleged the county was treating hand-delivered registration forms as mailed-in ones, and requiring proof of residency.

Indiana Lawmakers Cautiously Eye Property Tax Relief

Legislators hope to help homeowners anticipating high bills this spring, but want more data — and few unintended consequences.

Republicans Open To Governor’s Proposed Budget

However, there's not overly enthusiastic about it.

Former Indiana DWD Employee Accused Of Unemployment Fraud

An ex-Department of Workforce Development specialist allegedly filed more than $34,000 in fraudulent claims for herself and her husband.

GOP Indiana Governor Candidates Announce Big Fundraising Hauls

Updated info, including full reports that list donors, loans and spending, isn't due to the state's election division until Jan. 18.

Federal Grant To Aid Indiana Early Childhood Education

The funding will build upon key work already underway to improve the early learning infrastructure in the Hoosier State.

Judge Orders AG Rokita To Publicly Release Inspector General’s Report

The informal advisory opinion about the private-sector job he also held while beginning his term in state office.