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 “...”
Indiana House approves five-year syringe exchange extension, sends bill back to Senate
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 19, 2026 The Indiana House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a revised version of a bill to extend Indiana’s syringe service programs for five years, sending the measure back to the Indiana Senate with amendments after a 70-2 “...”
Capital B Gary: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s roots in Gary shaped a movement
This story was originally published by Capital B Gary. By Javonte Anderson Capital B Gary February 17, 2026 The Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, the civil rights leader and presidential candidate whose work helped reshape Black political power nationally and in cities like Gary, has died a “...”
Mirror Indy Story: Dozens of Democratic candidates face challenges from party leader
This story was originally published by Mirror Indy. By Peter Blanchard Mirror Indy February 17, 2026 Teresa Quay is a lifelong Democrat who wanted to get more involved in local politics. She had quietly supported Democratic causes for years. But as a business owner in southern In “...”