Mar. 1, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Reject Tenderloin Tribute and Other Bills
Several conservative bills failed to advance in the Indiana legislature, including a proposal to designate the breaded tenderloin as the state sandwich.
Feb. 28, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Tackle Local Finance Issues in Final Bill
Legislation addresses data center payments, rental caps, and IEDC credits
Feb. 28, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Pass Bills Affecting Schools on Cellphones, Social Media, and Immigration
New restrictions on student social media use and cellphone bans during school hours among the education bills passed in the 2026 legislative session.
Feb. 27, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Send $500M Casino Bill to Governor
Referendum language added to legislation for northeast Indiana casino project
Feb. 26, 2026
Indiana Bill to Ban Under-21 THC Sales Stalls in House
Senate Bill 250 aimed to prohibit sale and advertising of hemp-derived THC products near schools and playgrounds
Feb. 25, 2026
Indiana Infrastructure Bill Raises City Spending Threshold for State Road Funding Match
Senate Bill 179 would increase the amount Indianapolis needs to budget to receive additional state transportation dollars.
Feb. 25, 2026
Indiana Senate Passes Amended Housing Bill
Legislation aims to address housing costs and expand permitted uses for single-family homes and affordable housing.
Feb. 25, 2026
Indiana Bill to Ban Hemp THC Products Dies as Deadline Passes
Lawmakers fail to call the measure for a second reading, killing the proposal for this legislative session.
Feb. 24, 2026
House Committee Approves Amendment for Potential Chicago Bears Stadium
New language paves the way for a site in the Wolf Lake area for the NFL franchise's home games.
Feb. 24, 2026
Indiana House Approves Bill for Stricter SNAP and Medicaid Eligibility Verification
Democrats argue the new rules could push eligible Hoosiers out of coverage.
Feb. 23, 2026
Indiana House, Senate to Decide Fate of Sweepstakes Casino Ban Bill
Lawmakers will meet to reconcile differences in proposed legislation that could outlaw online casino-style games in the state.
Feb. 21, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Propose Social Media Restrictions for Kids
Lawmakers aim to limit underage access to social media platforms without parental consent.
Feb. 13, 2026
Indiana Considers Banning Hemp Products for Under 21s
State bill would align with federal hemp definition and create new licensing rules.
Feb. 13, 2026
Indiana Medicaid Restructuring Bill Sparks Debate Over Long-Term Care Savings
Proposed changes to the state's Pathways for Aging program draw pushback from providers and state officials
Feb. 11, 2026
Indiana Lawmakers Push for More Transparency in Child Death Cases
New legislation would require the Department of Child Services to release more details about its handling of child abuse investigations involving fatalities or near-fatalities.
Feb. 9, 2026
Indiana BMV to stop allowing gender marker changes on licenses
The new rule takes effect Thursday, ending a previous policy that allowed court orders and physician statements to make gender marker changes.
