Legislation would give elected officials full time status—and health insurance
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Abigale Lash TheStatehouseFile.com January 21, 2026 Some county elected officials have been denied the benefits that are given to their colleagues because they are not “full-time employees.” On Wednesday, Rep. C “...”
Beckwith says his office was ‘smeared’ by AI porn scandal. A former staffer is standing by her claims
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen January 21, 2026 Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith is urging lawmakers to criminalize making false claims about the creation or distribution of artificial intelligence-generated pornography, saying in a social media video that his office was the “...”
Bill would have those working for U.S. ‘foreign adversaries’ register with the Indiana AG
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil TheStatehouseFile.com January 20, 2026 Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, said during last Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee meeting that foreign threats are not just targeting the Pentagon or Washi “...”
‘FAILED EXPERIMENT’: Death-penalty opponents stay committed despite intransigence at Statehouse
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 20, 2026 The enthusiasm that sprouted in December for ending Indiana’s death penalty appears to have wilted for now, since a repeal bill offered last year was not reintroduced this legislative session and state lawmakers are, inst “...”
Indiana has over 1,000 townships—the smaller ones should disappear, bill says
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Reagan Cox TheStatehouseFile.com January 19, 2026 Under a proposed bill, a lot of Indiana townships will be left with two options: consolidate or dissipate. House Bill 1315 currently sits in the House Ways and Mean “...”
Reducing negativity or undermining confidence? Bill debates ranked-choice voting
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Luke Shepherd TheStatehouseFile.com January 19, 2026 Ranked-choice voting has grown in recent years, now used in 52 different U.S. cities, counties and states, most notably in Alaska, Maine and New York City. Indian “...”
GARNISHMENT DISPUTE: Creditors, consumer advocates split over bill to raise income cap
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 16, 2026 A bill that would allow Hoosiers facing wage garnishment to keep more of their money is being opposed by debt collectors who say the measure would raise the cost of credit and harm the very people it is meant to help. Senat “...”
Braun focuses second State of the State address on affordability for Hoosiers
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil and Arianna Hunt TheStatehouseFile.com January 14, 2026 Gov. Mike Braun gave his second State of the State address Wednesday night in the Indiana House chamber, where he focused on an overarching goal—m “...”
STATE OF JUDICIARY: Chief Justice Rush cites work of prosecutors and public defenders, attorney shortage in Indiana
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 15, 2026 While giving her 12th State of the Judiciary speech, Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush, on Wednesday, highlighted the teamwork among trial court judges, prosecutors and public defenders to improve outcomes, so fewer offend “...”
ANTI-BULLYING EFFORT: Concerned parents back legislation to make schools safer
By Marilyn Odendahl and Chloe White The Indiana Citizen and TheStatehouseFile.com January 13, 2026 Rachel Van Alstine of Elkhart just wants parents to have the chance to tell their stories. The Parent Coalition for Child Safety and Wellness and VOICE of Peru Parents, two nonprofi “...”