Indiana House pushes bills limiting lawsuits, shrinking number of public boards to Senate
The tort bill’s author, Rep. Matt Lehman, R-Berne, said House Bill 1417 is a “very watered-down version” of the legislation he originally filed.
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Tort reform effort clears House committee, but without Uber protections
Under the original bill, individuals would have been prohibited from suing ride-hailing companies for damages caused by a driver’s behavior, even including sexual assault against a passenger.
Indiana’s civic participation is improving, but experts say work still needs to be done
Voter registration in Indiana rose to 73.7% in 2024—the highest level in the last 14 years. That moved the state’s national ranking from 40th in the 2022 midterm election to 33rd in the 2024 presidential election, according to a new report from the Indiana Bar Foundation.
Immigration enforcement campaign aimed at local governments, employers advances to Senate
House lawmakers on Thursday tussled briefly over legislation mandating local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement and cracking down on employers using unauthorized labor.
Hoosiers rally at Statehouse to protest Trump administration
President Trump’s flurry of executive orders on immigration, transgender athletes and soldiers and more spurred organized protests at state capitols across the country.
Statehouse races to watch around Indianapolis, suburbs
A handful of competitive races could change who represents Indianapolis metropolitan residents at the Indiana Statehouse.
Anti-abortion group argues that Indiana health department’s abortion records must be public
In defense of its lawsuit against the state health department, a South Bend-based anti-abortion group doubled down in new court filings that related medical records do not compromise patient privacy and should be made available to the public.
Miniature Benjamin Harrison home represents first historical build for Greenfield artist
After a year of laying each brick and crafting each column to perfection, the miniature replica of the Benjamin Harrison Presidential Homes was unveiled to the public Wednesday.
After legislative changes earlier this year, what’s next for Indy’s downtown tax district?
Although Majority Republicans in the Indiana Legislature didn’t kill a taxing district meant to help the city of Indianapolis and the not-for-profit Downtown Indy Inc. enhance public safety, beautification and homeless services downtown, the changes they made to the law that authorized it have sent local architects of the district back to the drawing board.
Recount Commission to release some ballots impounded in contested races
The Indiana Recount Commission is moving forward with two recounts in state legislative races despite large margins of victory.
Lawmakers to examine AI, Medicaid costs and more over interim
When Indiana lawmakers next converge upon the Statehouse for interim committee meetings, they’ll take on artificial intelligence (AI), Medicaid spending and more — but won’t take another look at marijuana.
No-turn-on-red signs removed near Statehouse as part of legislative deal
In a January legislative compromise, Indianapolis city officials agreed to “reevaluate” and eventually remove no-turn-on-red restrictions at three downtown intersections near an Indiana Statehouse parking lot.
Statewide officeholders handgun carry privilege restored in finalized bill — but not for staff
Holders of four statewide offices will soon be eligible to carry handguns in the Statehouse and the broader state capitol complex property.
Indiana lawmakers vote to let some state officials carry handguns on Capitol grounds
Some Indiana officials, including the attorney general and the secretary of state, could carry handguns in the state Capitol under a bill approved Monday by state lawmakers, who already can do so inside the complex.
Former Colts punter Hunter Smith launches Statehouse bid
Hunter Smith, an Indianapolis Colts punter turned farmer, is running for an open Statehouse seat as a Republican.
CASA Day celebrates advocates, calls for more volunteers
A sea of blue filled the second-floor atrium of the Indiana Statehouse on Tuesday afternoon as court-appointed special advocates gathered for their CASA Day celebration.
CASA day returns to the Statehouse next month
The annual celebration of and advocacy for court appointed special advocates at the Indiana Statehouse is scheduled for next month.
Lawmaker proposes removing HIV language from criminal code
A bill removing language referencing HIV from the Indiana code needs more work and will be amended before a vote next week.
Indiana lawmakers weigh bill to create universal school choice program
Indiana lawmakers on Wednesday began a contentious debate over whether it should bring universal school choice — and its daunting potential long-term cost — to Hoosier students and parents.
Indiana House Republicans propose fines for hospitals with high fees
Upset with what they say is the excessive cost of health care in Indiana, House Republicans want to levy fines against hospitals that charge more than 260% of what Medicare reimburses for services.