Indiana professor warns of rising authoritarian tactics in U.S.
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Judith Ruiz-Branch, producer Public News Service January 21, 2026 A Midwest professor is sounding the alarm on what he called the Trump administration’s authoritarian tactics to quell the press, free speech and ot “...”
Bill would have those working for U.S. ‘foreign adversaries’ register with the Indiana AG
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com January 20, 2026 Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, said during last Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting that foreign threats are not just targeting the Pentagon or Washi “...”
‘FAILED EXPERIMENT’: Death-penalty opponents stay committed despite intransigence at Statehouse
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 20, 2026 The enthusiasm that sprouted in December for ending Indiana’s death penalty appears to have wilted for now, since a repeal bill offered last year was not reintroduced this legislative session and state lawmakers are, inst “...”
Based in Lafayette story: Judge shot at his Lafayette home Sunday, FBI joins manhunt
This story was originally published by Based in Lafayette. By Dave Bangert Based in Lafayette January 20, 2026 Security will be beefed up at the Tippecanoe County Courthouse in downtown Lafayette when it opens Tuesday after the three-day weekend, as the Federal Bureau of Investig “...”
Indiana has over 1,000 townships—the smaller ones should disappear, bill says
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Reagan Cox TheStatehouseFile.com January 19, 2026 Under a proposed bill, a lot of Indiana townships will be left with two options: consolidate or dissipate. House Bill 1315 currently sits in the House Ways and Mean “...”
Reducing negativity or undermining confidence? Bill debates ranked-choice voting
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Luke Shepherd TheStatehouseFile.com January 19, 2026 Ranked-choice voting has grown in recent years, now used in 52 different U.S. cities, counties and states, most notably in Alaska, Maine and New York City. Indian “...”
GARNISHMENT DISPUTE: Creditors, consumer advocates split over bill to raise income cap
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 16, 2026 A bill that would allow Hoosiers facing wage garnishment to keep more of their money is being opposed by debt collectors who say the measure would raise the cost of credit and harm the very people it is meant to help. Senat “...”
Braun focuses second State of the State address on affordability for Hoosiers
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil and Arianna Hunt TheStatehouseFile.com January 14, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun gave his second State of the State address Wednesday night in the Indiana House chamber, where he focused on an overarching goal—m “...”
STATE OF JUDICIARY: Chief Justice Rush cites work of prosecutors and public defenders, attorney shortage in Indiana
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 15, 2026 While giving her 12th State of the Judiciary speech, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, on Wednesday, highlighted the teamwork among trial court judges, prosecutors and public defenders to improve outcomes, so fewer offend “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana story: IPS rescinds resolutions about undocumented students and floats new policy after Rokita ICE lawsuit
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat January 13, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s township d “...”