Governor quickly signs Chicago Bears bill—homeless bill also heads to his desk
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Arianna Hunt TheStatehouseFile.com February 26, 2026 Less than an hour after the Senate adjourned Thursday afternoon, Gov. Mike Braun had already signed Senate Bill 27, which establishes the Northwest Stadium Autho “...”
EARLY VOTING UNTOUCHED: Move to trim period by nearly half sputters out in Indiana Senate
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 26, 2026 The attempt to reduce early voting in Indiana seems to have died quietly during the Senate session on Monday, when the bill that included the controversial provision was not called for a second reading. House Bill 1359, au “...”
‘FALSE NARRATIVE’: SOS Morales panned for using fatal crash to defend proof-of-citizenship voter laws
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 25, 2026 Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has released a video statement using a deadly traffic accident in Hendricks County to promote the state’s proof-of-citizenship voter law. In the short video, Morales appears seate “...”
ICC Story: Indiana House backs bill with stricter verification for SNAP, Medicaid eligibility
By Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle February 23, 2026 A Republican priority bill that toughens eligibility and verification rules for Medicaid and food assistance programs advanced from the Indiana House on Monday despite repeated warnings from Democrats that the changes wo “...”
CANDIDACY CHALLENGES: Democrats, Republicans trying to run in May primary face scrutiny
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 23, 2026 Six candidates running for public office will have to appear before the Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday and prove their party affiliation in order to remain on the May primary ballot. The six have had their candid “...”
Public News Service Story: Indiana professor talks balance between civility and offensive rhetoric
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 23, 2026 Uncivil political behavior is well-documented in American history, according to one Indiana professor. A 2024 Gallup poll indicated political rhetoric has go “...”
The burden of advocacy falls on Indiana firefighters facing PFAS-related cancers
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. by Olivia O’Neal TheStatehouseFile.com February 17, 2026 Firefighters across Indiana are facing cancer diagnoses unusual for their ages and medical histories, but none of the bills filed this session to address t “...”
WFYI Story: State Republican lawmakers pushing Trump-aligned immigration bill
This story was originally published by WFYI. By Samantha Horton WFYI February 19, 2026 Indiana Republican lawmakers say they are confident a sweeping immigration bill will make it to the governor’s desk this session. The move follows House amendments that further align the legi “...”
Public News Service Story: Carnegie libraries have storied history in the Hoosier State
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service February 18, 2026 One of the missions of Andrew Carnegie, the famed industrialist and philanthropist, was to build public libraries for communities in need. Indiana is now home “...”
Indiana lawmakers look to Hammond for new Bears stadium
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Luke Shepherd TheStatehouseFile.com February 19, 2026 In 1921, the Bears moved from Decatur, Illinois, to the city of Chicago. Now, over 100 years later, Indiana has legislation that would establish authority to bui “...”