TSF Story: Sen. Liz Brown champions a new version of a controversial immigration bill
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com December 10, 2025 After blocking an immigration bill last session, igniting a fight with Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, Sen. Liz Brown, R-Fort Wayne, introduced a similar bill “...”
Stateline Story: Indiana among 4 states that will help Homeland Security obtain driver’s license records
By Jonathan Shorman Stateline December 1, 2025 Four Republican states have agreed to help the Trump administration gain access to state driver’s license data through a nationwide law enforcement computer network as part of the administration’s hunt for alleged noncitizen vote “...”
LAWMAKER REACTIONS: Indiana House passes mid-cycle redistricting 57-41 Friday
By TheStatehouseFile.com December 5, 2025 On Friday, the Indiana House passed House Bill 1032, which would see Indiana redraw its congressional districts mid-cycle, in advance of the 2026 midterm election—a goal of the Trump administration. Twelve Republicans crossed party lin “...”
Chalkbeat Story: Indiana’s ban on cellphones in the classroom may get stricter
This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters By Aleksandra Appleton Chalkbeat December 4, 2025 Sign up for Chalkbeat Indiana’s free daily newsletter to keep up with Indianapolis Public Schools, Marion County’s townsh “...”
Texas Tribune Story: Supreme Court lets Texas keep new congressional map while legal battle continues
By Eleanor Klibanoff The Texas Tribune December 4, 2025 Texas can use its new, GOP friendly congressional map while a legal challenge plays out, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled, temporarily pausing a lower court ruling that had blocked the map from going into effect. With the Dec. 8 “...”
PNS Story: Few solutions exist for Hoosiers in rural communities who need doctors
This story was originally published by Public News Service. By Terri Dee, producer Public News Service December 1, 2025 Difficulties in finding health care are an ongoing dilemma in Indiana’s rural areas. And shortages are beginning to surface in urban communities as well. Acco “...”
Texas Tribune Story: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
This story originally appeared in the Texas Tribune. by Eleanor Klibanoff The Texas Tribune November 21, 2025 Texas is back to using its 2025 congressional map, at least temporarily, after Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito granted the state’s request to pause a court ruling th “...”
ICC story: As threats escalate against Indiana lawmakers, Braun says his family also targeted
This story was originally published by the Indiana Capital Chronicle. By Niki Kelly, Casey Smith and Leslie Bonilla Muñiz Indiana Capital Chronicle November 21, 2025 Gov. Mike Braun on Friday condemned a wave of threats against state lawmakers — including ones he said targeted “...”
Votebeat story: Court order on Texas redistricting forces election officials, parties to scramble — again
This article was originally published by Votebeat, a nonprofit news organization covering local election administration and voting access. By Natalia Contreras Votebeat November 20, 2025 Votebeat is a nonprofit news organization reporting on voting access and election administr “...”
ICC story: Spiraling health insurance costs stymie members of US Senate panel
By Jennifer Shutt, Indiana Capital Chronicle November 20, 2025 WASHINGTON — U.S. senators began debating how to reduce health care costs for Americans during a hearing Wednesday, where experts’ varied recommendations and comments from lawmakers previewed the rocky and potenti “...”