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2025 Legislative Session

The 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly begins Jan. 8 and must conclude by April 29.

The 100 representatives and 50 senators look to tackle a multitude of issues for 2025, with education being a top priority. Indiana ranked seventh in the U.S for Pre-K through 12 grade. However, lawmakers look to increase pay to help fill teacher shortages, fund summer schools and improve services for students with disabilities. 

Lawmakers also will have to pass a new budget to run the state for the next two years. That will include discussions on Indiana’s Medicaid program, which is second only to education in percentage of the state’s budget. 

The two-year budget passed in 2023 was for $44.5 billion.

Like it has for the past decade, the GOP will have a super-majority in both chambers of the statehouse. But, for the first time in eight years, they’ll be sending legislation to a new governor’s desk. Republican Mike Braun will be sworn in on Jan. 13 to succeed Eric Holcomb.

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Apr 25, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Final budget deal, health care costs, partisan school boards

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Apr 24, 2025

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Final day of the 2025 legislative session

Live updates as the 2025 legislative session comes to a close, courtesy of the Indiana Capital Chronicle team at the statehouse.

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Dec 20, 2024

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How do I follow Indiana’s legislative session? Here’s your guide to demystify the process

Indiana’s legislative session begins on Jan. 8. And this year, lawmakers are writing the state’s next two-year budget.

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Jan 7, 2025

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Indiana's 2025 budget-writing session begins Jan. 8. Here's how the process works

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Apr 18, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Revenue forecast, property tax reform signed, supplemental teacher pay

Lawmakers receive a historically bleak state revenue forecast. The property tax debate comes to a close. And the governor signs a bill on supplemental teacher pay. Here's what happened this week at the Statehouse.

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Apr 11, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse Update: Senate GOP budget, House property tax overhaul, scaled-back DEI bill

Here’s what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.

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Apr 4, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Partisan school boards, obscene performances, trans college sports ban

Here's what happened this week at the Statehouse. The 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly must finish no later than April 29.

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Mar 28, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Students' voter IDs, foster families' child care, farmers' online portal

The 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly must finish no later than April 29.

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Mar 21, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Nonprofit hospitals, obscene performances, Lifeline Law expansion

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Mar 14, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Prosecutor salaries, property tax overhaul, minimum teacher salaries

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Mar 7, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Property tax debate, improving energy transmission, farmer online portal

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Feb 21, 2025

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The 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly must finish no later than April 29.

Weekly Statehouse update: House GOP budget, immigration enforcement, collegiate trans sports ban

The House GOP budget plan increases K-12 education funding by 2 percent each year, cuts most state agencies by 5 percent and reduces local public health funding.

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Feb 14, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Property tax overhaul, Medicaid reform bill changes, birth control access

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Feb 7, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Property tax debate, cutting early voting days, civics course controversy

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Jan 31, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Online gaming legalization, moving municipal elections, test strips bill

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Jan 24, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: DEI ban, more income tax cuts, physician non-compete bill

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Jan 17, 2025

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Weekly Statehouse update: Braun budget proposal, House GOP and Black Caucus agendas

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April 25, 2025

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Indiana lawmakers drop ethnic studies as feds warn schools to comply or lose funding

The course's repeal was included in House Bill 1002, a 120-page "deregulation" bill aimed at eliminating what GOP lawmakers described as duplicative or outdated language from Indiana education laws.

April 25, 2025

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Price limits, nonprofit status threats for Indiana’s 'big five' hospital systems sent to governor

Indiana’s largest nonprofit hospital systems will face limits on how much they can charge for care under legislation headed to the governor.

April 25, 2025

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Republicans say budget takes care of priorities, Democrats say it moves the state backward

Legislators were faced with a $2 billion revenue shortfall in the new budget. They filled it with a $2 per pack cigarette tax hike, major cuts to higher education and public health, and defunding things like public broadcasting and trails.

April 25, 2025

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Lawmakers send sweeping education deregulation bill to governor's desk

Indiana lawmakers passed a sweeping deregulation bill that aims to clean up and simplify the state’s education code, despite concerns about several of its provisions.

April 24, 2025

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'Comprehensive' health costs plan sent to governor despite access to care concerns

Lawmakers approved the final version of a “comprehensive plan” meant to address health care costs in Indiana.

April 24, 2025

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Budget proposal eliminates dedicated funding for student workforce program

Workforce development leaders in Indiana say potential state budget cuts could threaten the future of programs that support students.

April 24, 2025

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Bill to fast-track new power plants on coal sites heads to governor, despite local control debate

Debates over local control are likely what led Senate Bill 425 to pass through the House on Thursday by only one vote.

April 24, 2025

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Legislature approves bill banning diversity, equity, inclusion in government and schools

SEA 289 removes requirements that public college boards of trustees must have diversity committees.

April 24, 2025

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Senate narrowly sends bill creating partisan school boards races to governor's desk

Indiana will join less than a dozen states that put school board candidates’ party affiliation on the ballot.

April 24, 2025

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Late addition to budget bill would give Gov. Braun full control of IU trustee seats

Gov. Mike Braun could remove and replace alumni-elected members of Indiana University’s Board of Trustees at any time in provisions of the state’s budget bill introduced quietly Wednesday night by the Republican majority.

April 23, 2025

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Todd Huston stands a lectern speaking while other Republican leaders stand behind him and off to the side. Huston is a White man with gray hair. He is wearing a gray suit, pink shirt and a gray, purple and pink striped tie.

Human sexuality instruction bill heads to governor — without consent repeal

A measure meant to increase transparency about human sexuality education in schools passed both legislative chambers Wednesday without language to repeal instruction about consent to sexual activity.

April 23, 2025

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Todd Huston stands a lectern speaking while other Republican leaders stand behind him and off to the side. Huston is a White man with gray hair. He is wearing a gray suit, pink shirt and a gray, purple and pink striped tie.

GOP leaders unveil final budget with cigarette tax hike and cuts to public health, higher education

Republican leaders plan to make up a $2 billion budget revenue shortfall by raising the cigarette tax, cutting public health and higher education funding, and spending down budget reserves.

April 23, 2025

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Third graders have an additional chance to pass IREAD-3 over summer under bill headed to governor

Third grade students will have one more opportunity to pass the IREAD-3 exam before being held back under a measure sent to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun this week.

April 23, 2025

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Lawmakers question $280M tax incentives for small nuclear plants during state budget shortfall

House Bill 1007 would allow a company that manufactures small nuclear plants to claim a 20 percent tax credit — a minimum of $280 million.

April 22, 2025

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A gravel path at McCormick's Creek State Park is surrounded by trees — many of which have been cut down after being damaged by storms.

A $10M deficit could mean dirtier restrooms, fewer lifeguards at Indiana state parks this summer

Indiana’s state parks are expected to face a $10 million deficit — with only a few days left before state lawmakers finalize the budget. Without more funding, there may not be enough seasonal staff this summer.

April 21, 2025

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Final public testimony on state budget centers on avoiding cuts after 'bleak' revenue forecast

Republican budget architects said they made “a lot of progress” over the weekend crafting a state budget that takes into account $2 billion less in revenue than previously thought.

April 18, 2025

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Measure to require approval of public collegiate programs heads to governor's desk

A measure meant to better align education in Indiana to the state’s workforce needs is headed to the governor’s desk.

April 18, 2025

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An Indiana Girl Scout’s push to repeal the 'period tax' might be thwarted by a tight budget

A central Indiana Girl Scout made repealing the sales tax on menstrual products the goal of her Gold Award.

April 18, 2025

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People gathered at a rally holding signs. One person holds a sign that reads "Hands off my HIP."

Medicaid overhaul sent to governor. GOP says it launches next iteration of HIP program

The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul the state's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. It now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns it could result in people losing coverage.

April 18, 2025

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New law opens opportunities for qualified foster, emancipated youth access to bank accounts

Gov. Mike Braun signed a law to grant qualified foster youth and emancipated minors the ability to open a bank account without parental consent.

April 17, 2025

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Prior authorization reform heads to governor’s desk after final Senate approval

The current version of Senate Bill 480 prohibits private insurance companies from requiring prior authorization for the first 12 physical therapy or chiropractic visits for new injuries or "episodes of care."

April 17, 2025

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Measure to exclude money for supplemental pay from schools' collective bargaining signed into law

School corporations will be able to set aside revenue for supplemental payments to some teachers. The goal is to attract and retain teachers in high-needs subject areas.

April 17, 2025

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Lawmakers have $2 billion less for new state budget, according to 'bleak' revenue forecast

The state revenue forecast unveiled Wednesday is the worst since at least the Great Recession.

April 17, 2025

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Bill to limit local control over stormwater from construction sites passed by Senate

The state Senate passed a bill Tuesday that bans local governments from making stricter laws for stormwater that runs off of construction sites.

April 16, 2025

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Senate greenlights Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission

The Indiana-Illinois Boundary Adjustment Commission got one step closer to becoming law on Tuesday following a Senate vote.

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April 16, 2025

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Sen. Mike Crider, R-Greenfield, speaks from the Senate floor during the 2025 legislative session.

Local road-funding legislation nabs Senate vote but likely going to conference committee

A package of funding options for local transportation infrastructure — sparked by an impending fiscal cliff — passed Indiana’s Senate on Tuesday.

April 16, 2025

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Bill abolishing court positions passes Senate

Eleven mostly rural counties will lose judges under a bill passed 33-16 by the Indiana Senate Tuesday.

April 16, 2025

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Senator Jim Buck stands at a podium on the Senate floor. He is a White man, balding with white and grey hair. He wears a suit and glasses.

'Chaos to the system': Senate moves nonprofit hospital bill forward, despite impassioned debate

Several lawmakers flagged concerns about the consequences of HB 1004 for rural health care systems and charity care. The measure also freezes the prices for Indiana’s five largest nonprofit hospital systems.

April 16, 2025

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Education deregulation bill moves forward, sparks debate over social-emotional learning guidance

HB 1002 is meant to ease state regulations on educators and school administrators. But some worry it goes too far in certain areas.

April 15, 2025

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Gov. Mike Braun signed SEA 1, the major property tax reform legislation, into law on April 15, 2025.

Gov. Mike Braun signs 'historic' property tax relief bill into law, critics call it a 'lose-lose'

In a statement on social media, Braun called the legislation “historic tax relief” that benefits nearly every Hoosier.

April 15, 2025

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Inside a Google data center in Mayes County, Oklahoma. Rows and rows of servers sit in a bright room with white floors.

Bill to help power AI data centers puts more risk on tech companies, but Hoosiers would still pay

Though it was amended to put more of the risk on tech companies, House Bill 1007 could still raise Hoosiers’ electric bills and prolong coal pollution in Indiana communities.

April 15, 2025

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Liz Brown frowns as she speaks on the Senate floor. Brown is a White woman with white and blonde hair. She is wearing a white jacket over a red top.

Senate advances $46.8 billion state budget that creates 'some angst,' will evolve further

It’s one of the tightest budgets lawmakers have had to write in over a decade, with very little new revenue expected over the next two years.

April 15, 2025

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'Do less with less:' MCCSC anticipates cuts in staff in response to property tax cut bill 

Markay Winston, superintendent for the Monroe County Community School Corporation, said to prepare for less funding, she is working on a two-year plan to achieve financial balance.

April 15, 2025

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Andrew Ireland (R-Indianapolis), the sponsor of Senate Bill 197, spoke on the House floor in favor of language in the bill that would make it a Class C misdemeanor for someone to sleep on public property.

Indiana lawmakers are a step closer to making it illegal to sleep on public property

The House voted to advance a bill that housing advocates say would add additional barriers for people seeking permanent shelter. The bill heads back to the full Senate before moving to the Governor's desk.

April 15, 2025

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Senate gives final approval to major property tax reform bill, sends it to governor

Gov. Mike Braun said he’ll sign the bill. He called it “historic” property tax relief that makes the system “fairer, more transparent, and easier to understand.”

April 14, 2025

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Teachers rally for public school funding at Statehouse

Educators from around the state rallied at the Statehouse Monday to protest measures they say cut state funding for public education.

April 11, 2025

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Braun orders aim to keep coal plants online, advance nuclear, sidestep climate damages

President Trump this week sent out a series of executive orders propping up the coal industry and sidestepping the need for climate action. Now Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed similar orders.

April 11, 2025

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New law enables public school districts to partner with religiously affiliated nonprofit preschools

A measure signed into law by Indiana Gov. Mike Braun will allow school corporations to partner with religiously affiliated nonprofit preschools.

April 11, 2025

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Indiana’s ‘big five’ hospital systems could face two year price freeze

Under the Senate Appropriations amendment to House Bill 1004, Indiana’s largest nonprofit hospital systems would not be allowed to exceed the prices set before January 1, 2025.

April 11, 2025

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House Republicans send property tax overhaul to Senate. Speaker calls it 'a homerun'

The most up-to-date fiscal analysis of the measure reports — compared to our current system — local governments will lose out on nearly $1.8 billion over the next three years.

April 10, 2025

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Find out how much money your school district could lose under the GOP tax proposal

Indiana school districts could lose half a billion dollars over the next three years in the latest plan to cut property taxes for Hoosier homeowners.

April 10, 2025

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Republican property tax plan would dissolve school district. Superintendent says he was not told

SB 442 is meant to increase transparency around human sexuality instruction in schools.

April 10, 2025

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Indiana Senate passes bill to regulate Delta-8 THC

SB 478, which creates a regulatory framework for delta-8 and other hemp derived products, is making its way through the House after getting Senate approval in February.

April 10, 2025

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Braun signs executive order to help lower recidivism in Indiana

The order requires the IDOC to review factors that contribute to challenges related to finding stable housing and employment — and to work with community partners to provide support for people deemed as “high risk" of being homeless.

April 10, 2025

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Representative Jeff Thompson is a White man with short white hair. He sits at a desk in the House Ways and Means Committee room. Legal books are lined behind him and he wears a suit and glasses.

House GOP kills all Democratic amendments on property tax overhaul, increases local government cuts

The House GOP adopted changes to make further cuts to local government funding in an attempt to send more to property owners.

April 9, 2025

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Lawmakers expand human sexuality instruction bill to include fetal development

SB 442 is meant to increase transparency around human sexuality instruction in schools.

April 9, 2025

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Senate sends broad parental rights measure to governor’s desk

The legislation also creates legal recourse for parents who feel their rights have been infringed on.

April 9, 2025

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Language making it illegal to sleep in public spaces reappears in Senate bill

An Indiana house bill that would have made it illegal to sleep on government property died in February. But advocates for people experiencing homelessness say they were caught off guard when lawmakers inserted similar language into a different bill this week.

April 9, 2025

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A sidewalk cuts across the south entrance of the Indiana Statehouse and leads to the Indiana Economic Development Corporation's office, directly across the street.

Braun signs series of executive orders taking aim at Indiana Economic Development Corporation

Gov. Mike Braun signed three executive orders Tuesday targeting the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) and looking to reshape the executive branch’s approach to economic development.

April 9, 2025

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House passes HIP work requirements, Medicaid fiscal reforms despite concerns about loss of coverage

The reforms are among many meant to address the rising cost of Medicaid in the state budget.

April 8, 2025

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Lawmakers hope to encourage film production as Indiana's next 'multi-billion-dollar industry'

Lawmakers passed their most recent attempt to attract film and media production to Indiana.

April 8, 2025

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Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola), a man in a suit with short brown hair, looks toward the floor in the House chamber.

Ban on skills tests for students, workers with unaccredited high school diplomas heads to governor

Indiana lawmakers sent a measure to the governor that eliminates skills tests for prospective workers and students with unaccredited high school diplomas.

April 8, 2025

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Sen. Mike Gaskill defends the election-related study legislation he is sponsoring on Monday, April 7, 2025.

Senate sends vote center study, student ID voting ban, income tax cuts to governor

Additionally, towing regulations survived an drawn-out, intra-party fight among House Republicans.

April 8, 2025

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Committee scales back, refines ban on diversity, equity and inclusion in state government, schools

A House committee scaled back and refocused a controversial measure to eliminate DEI programs in state agencies and educational institutions.

April 8, 2025

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Charter schools could gain local tax dollars under new Indiana House plan

Indiana House Republicans have proposed splitting local property tax revenue between traditional public school districts and charter schools as part of a broader tax relief plan.

April 7, 2025

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Democratic lawmakers call property tax overhaul balance for local governments 'a mirage'

Democratic lawmakers say the House GOP property tax overhaul plan — unveiled Monday — is not “ready for primetime.” Republican lawmakers pushed the overhaul through committee along party lines.

April 4, 2025

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Lawmakers remove several controversial policies from 'comprehensive' health costs plan

A Senate committee amended a "comprehensive plan" meant to address health care costs in Indiana.

April 4, 2025

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Here are the five energy and environment bills both Indiana Republicans and Democrats agree on

While there's no shortage of controversial energy and environment bills this legislative session, there are several that both Republicans and Democrats agree on.

April 4, 2025

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Students push to be heard in charter vs. public school funding fight

Many young people are making their way to the Statehouse to testify about the controversial bill to divert property tax money from districts to public charter schools.

April 4, 2025

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Senate sends transgender collegiate sports ban to governor’s desk with bipartisan support

A ban on transgender women from competing in collegiate athletics is on its way to the governor’s desk. The bill received bipartisan support.

April 4, 2025

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20 new laws hit the books with Gov. Mike Braun’s signature

Lawmakers have sent Braun 38 bills thus far, and he has signed all of them.

April 4, 2025

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Indiana property tax details emerge as end of session nears

Indiana’s property taxes will return to the spotlight next week, with key lawmakers refining their message Thursday.

April 3, 2025

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Committee makes changes to HIP work reporting exceptions, Medicaid advertising ban

A House committee amended controversial legislation that will reintroduce previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program.

April 2, 2025

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House committee guts bill that would've eliminated statute of limitations for all rape crimes

A House committee largely deleted the bill. Instead, the measure now only lengthens an existing statute of limitations extension for rape.

April 2, 2025

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Members, advocates rally at Statehouse, call on lawmakers to kill proposed changes to Medicaid

Advocates and Medicaid members said proposed changes to Medicaid could lead to bigger issues for Hoosiers and the state.

April 1, 2025

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Former Gov. Eric Holcomb and other officials in suits and pantsuits move soil with shovels at the groundbreaking event for the Eli Lilly facility at the LEAP district in Boone County, 2023.

House lawmakers pass bill to ensure long water pipelines don't threaten supply

House lawmakers passed a bill on Tuesday that aims to address concerns over large water transfers like those planned to serve the controversial LEAP industrial district in Lebanon.

April 1, 2025

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House approves obscene performances ban, giving anyone right to sue local governments over it

Indiana House Republicans voted to give anyone the right to sue local governments to stop performances they think are obscene.

April 1, 2025

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Lawmakers consider education mastery program — includes collective bargaining, IEP rules roll backs

School corporations and charter schools that participate in the pilot program could be exempt from certain regulations like collective bargaining; training for things like abuse, neglect and suicide prevention; and teacher performance evaluations.

April 1, 2025

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School board candidates forced to choose political labels on the ballot under House-approved bill

School board candidates would have to choose Republican, Democrat, independent or nonpartisan to go next to their name on the ballot.

April 1, 2025

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‘Fixes’ to evictions expungement bill bring Indiana housing advocates back on board

The amended bill would allow courts to automatically order some eviction cases to be hidden from public view.

March 28, 2025

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Health care providers, disability advocates and government leaders gathered March 28, 2025 to voice concerns about Indiana Senate Bill 2.

Lake County advocates voice concern with proposed Medicaid changes

Health care providers, disability advocates and government leaders gathered to voice concerns about Indiana Senate Bill 2.

March 28, 2025

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Susan Schechter serves on the board for Fairfield Township in Tippecanoe County and spoke at a senate committee March 27, 2025.

The public gets one more chance to testify on bill to bolster nuclear, retain coal on customer dime

Susan Schechter serves on the board for Fairfield Township in Tippecanoe County. She said many people there struggle to pay their rent and utility bills, and it’s not fair to make them fund a "speculative energy project."

March 28, 2025

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Joel Hand testified on House Bill 1002 on behalf of the American Federation of Teachers Indiana and the Indiana Coalition for Public Education Wednesday.

School groups raise alarm in debate on superintendent requirements, annual performance reviews

A controversial education measure aims to cut communication around plans for annual performance reviews and change requirements for school superintendents. School leaders expressed alarm about the proposal this week.

March 27, 2025

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Greg Porter is a Black man, bald with a white goatee. He is wearing glasses and a black suit. Phil GiaQuinta is a White man with light-colored hair. He is wearing glasses and a blue suit.

Indiana House Democrats propose property tax relief they call a 'happy medium'

House Democratic Leader Phil GiaQuinta (D-Fort Wayne) said the Democrats’ proposal ensures property tax relief is centered on the right place.

March 27, 2025

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A first-time voter in the 2024 election checks in to vote. She wears an orange hat with headphone on top of it. And she is being checked in by a poll worker, sitting directing across from her working at a tablet.

Use of student IDs at polling places banned under bill approved by House committee

Student IDs from Indiana public colleges and universities have been an allowable form of ID at polling places for decades.

March 27, 2025

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An Indiana State Department of Health nurse participates in a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site at Merrillville High School, Merrillville, Indiana on April 8, 2020.

Federal cuts mean $40 million loss for state, local health departments

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced Tuesday is pulling back $11.4 billion nationwide, including an estimated $40 million in Indiana.

March 27, 2025

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Senator J.D. Ford speaks at an LGBTQ+ Day at the Statehouse. He is a White man with a beard and mustache. He wears a rainbow Indiana pin and plaid suit.

GOP kills amendment to prohibit genital inspections under collegiate transgender sports ban

The legislation is similar to an executive order signed by President Donald Trump in early February. The NCAA updated its policies to conform with that ban.

March 26, 2025

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Legislation to define natural gas, propane as 'clean energy' heads to governor

AES Indiana plans to convert the Petersburg Generating Station from coal to natural gas. If Senate Bill 178 becomes law, its possible it could open up the plant to receive clean energy grant funding.

March 26, 2025

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Independent pharmacists Harry Webb, left, and Kp Burkett testified on a PBM bill on March 25, 2025.

Independent pharmacists urge lawmakers to adopt PBM bill

Independent pharmacies are closing at an alarming rate across the county, with many owners pointing the finger at Pharmacy Benefit Managers, or PBMs.

March 26, 2025

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Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, leads a committee meeting on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

Illicit massage parlor language added to weakened Indiana anti-human trafficking proposal

The legislation heads to the Senate floor after a unanimous, 9-0 vote — despite grumbling.

March 26, 2025

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Sen. Jim Buck, R-Kokomo, rejected an annexation compromise amended into his bill in committee on March 25, 2025.

Annexation compromise likely dead after Tuesday committee

Author of the bill, Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo), criticized an attempt to meld two bills into an annexation compromise, saying he had only been alerted of the effort the previous night.

March 26, 2025

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Lobbyist Jim Purucker testifies in committee on Tuesday, March 25, 2025.

‘Destabilizing’ Indiana casino relocation study could also recommend new license

Senate Bill 43 began as an empty vehicle bill — and was only overhauled after the early death of a measure relocating a struggling casino operating near the Indiana-Kentucky border.

March 26, 2025

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‘Predatory’ towing restrictions revived in Indiana Senate committee, despite mixed support

The wide-ranging bill drew pushback from the state’s towing company association, whose leader said billing complaints are minimal overall.

March 26, 2025

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Indiana lawmakers want to mandate uniform cybersecurity policies for schools, state agencies

Under SB 472, the Indiana Office of Technology and the Indiana Department of Education would work together on technology resource and cybersecurity policy requirements for school corporations.

March 26, 2025

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Indiana Senate committee OKs marijuana billboard advertising ban

The amended bill language seeks to prohibit outdoor advertisements for products containing marijuana or a variety of other controlled substances, including heroin, LSD and ecstasy.

March 26, 2025

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Topics of the day: Immigration, lab-grown meat and more

Lawmakers have tackled a bevy of topics this week from immigration to lab-grown meat and natural gas to sheriff commissary funds.

March 25, 2025

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State budget doesn’t include any funding for Next Level Trails program

The proposed state budget for 2025-2027 does not allocate any funding to the Next Level Trails program.

March 25, 2025

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Gov. Mike Braun, seated, signs a bill into law for the first time on March 25, 2025. Standing behind him are the lawmakers who authored and sponsored the legislation.

Gov. Mike Braun signs first bill into law, creates online portal for farmers

The bill, HEA 1149, passed both chambers with overwhelming support.

March 25, 2025

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Bill headed to governor's desk sets aside child care vouchers for foster families

Indiana will set aside 200 child care vouchers for foster families if the governor signs a bill sent to his desk Monday.

March 24, 2025

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Committee advances measure to set aside supplemental teacher pay from collective bargaining

Under the proposal, school administrators would have to set aside money for supplemental pay before collective bargaining.

March 21, 2025

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Utilities may charge for nuclear pre-construction costs under bill sent to governor's desk

Senate Bill 424 would subsidize the development of small modular nuclear reactors.

March 21, 2025

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Bill to use water pollution funds to combat invasive species waits for Gov. Mike Braun's signature

The Clean Water Indiana Program usually provides matching dollars to help farmers and landowners implement practices like cover cropping and no-till agriculture — to keep the soil from eroding and getting into local waterways.

March 21, 2025

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Off-campus religious instruction for high schoolers sparks renewed debate among lawmakers

A proposal that could increase the amount of time high school students leave school for religious instruction sparked concern among some lawmakers

March 20, 2025

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Expansion to Indiana's Lifeline Law sent to the governor's desk

The bill would give immunity from underage drinking charges for the person experiencing a medical issue.

March 20, 2025

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Rep. Chris Jeter declined to say whether his amendment was aimed at drag queen story times. He is shown speaking with a colleague in the House chamber on Jan. 9, 2025.

‘Obscene performance’ ban added to child abuse bill, official misconduct expungements weighed

Senate Bill 326’s original purpose was replacing use of the phrase “child pornography” throughout Indiana Code with “child sex abuse material.”

March 20, 2025

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Lawmaker seeks to ban government funding, hosting of 'obscene performances' — without clear examples

Language dropped into an unrelated bill in a House committee Wednesday bans state and local government units from hosting or funding obscene performances.

March 20, 2025

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Foster youth could open a bank account with judge's consent under bill headed to Senate floor

A Senate committee passed a bill Wednesday that would grant foster youth the ability to open a bank account without parental consent.

March 20, 2025

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Indiana lawmakers move to mandate paid parental leave for teachers

Schools are not currently required to provide parental leave, but an amendment to SB 146 would change that.

March 19, 2025

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Lawmakers plan to roll back changes to registration tags, specialty license plates in BMV bill

Major Senate committee amendments are also expected on a wide-ranging Indiana road funding bill.

March 19, 2025

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Indiana bobcat trapping season gets final approval

The season will run from Nov. 8 to Jan. 31 and allows licensed trappers to harvest one bobcat a year, to a statewide maximum of 250 bobcats.

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