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 “...”
INVALID SIGNATURES: St. Joseph County voter fraud case ends in probation, fine
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 17, 2026 The woman who pleaded guilty to counterfeiting signatures on election petition forms in St. Joseph County has been sentenced to one-year probation and a $1,000 fine. Karina Escobar Perez of Chicago entered a guilty plea in “...”
When the governor stops to see a local school, administrators hope he also hears their needs
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com February 16, 2026 As high-school students wearing scrubs and mechanic’s jumpsuits scurried in and out of the lobby at Central Nine Career Center in Greenwood on Tuesday afternoon, “...”
‘ANTI-DEMOCRATIC MANEUVER’: Critics slam GOP proposal to slash early-voting days in Indiana
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 17, 2026 Ignoring calls for public input, the Senate Elections Committee passed an amendment during its hearing Monday morning that would reduce the state’s early-voting period from 28 days to 16 days. Sen. Mike Gaskill, committe “...”