SINE DIE: Indiana lawmakers put a quick end to an extra short session on Friday
By TheStatehouseFile.com and The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 ‘A very long short session’: House minority leader comments on Sine Die 7:30 p.m. Democratic Minority Leader Rep. Phil GiaQuinta, D-Fort Wayne, summarized the session with a sports metaphor. “Since w “...”
CLEARED TO RUN: 2 women eyeing Statehouse seats survive candidacy challenges
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 Two candidates for the state legislature will remain on the May primary ballot, after appearing before the Indiana Election Commission on Wednesday and fending off strong challenges to their candidacies. Alexandra Wilson i “...”
NEW EFFORT: Braun Launches Faith-Based Institutions Initiative Led by Lt. Gov. Beckwith
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 27, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun this week signed an executive order tapping Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith to spearhead a “faith-based institutions initiative” with a set of goals that includes deepening those organizations’ involvement in “...”
Chalkbeat Indiana Story: IPS adopts new student policy in latest move involving ICE lawsuit from Attorney General Rokita
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Amelia Pak-Harvey Chalkbeat February 25, 2026 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townsh “...”
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 “...”