Indianapolis lawmakers weigh hand for casino push as session starts
No legislation seeking to put a casino in Indianapolis has been introduced this session so far, but Sen. Aaron Freeman, R-Indianapolis, said he will carry a bill to that effect.
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Ballard and Carson: Future public safety, transportation projects could be jeopardized by new maps
Critics of redistricting, including former Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard, say the city’s interests aren’t likely to be a top priority for elected officials in the proposed new congressional districts.
Redistricting bill passes Indiana House, heads to uncertain future in Senate
The Indiana House passed a set of new congressional maps that would give Republicans a marked advantage in the next election. Twelve Republicans joined Democrats in voting against the legislation, which now heads to the Senate.
Braun push to reduce utility rates could be blocked by mandates in laws
Gov. Mike Braun has made energy a centerpiece of his first year, but his focus isn’t only about generating more electricity to feed growing demand from economic development. He also wants to lower the price of power for business and residential consumers.
Five topics that could shape state lawmakers’ work in 2026
There are a slew of topics legislators plan to tackle in 2026, including rising energy costs, tax codes, child care and education, and possibly a new casino in one of Indiana’s urban centers.
Redistricting dominates conversation in House, but what else are lawmakers considering?
As Indiana legislators debate redistricting, dozens of other bills have been filed. Here’s what stands out.
Northeast Indiana leaders make their pitch as lawmakers consider new casino
The results of a study released earlier this year showed two places in Indiana—downtown Indianapolis and the Fort Wayne area—would thrive with a new casino license, but where lawmakers focus will their efforts isn’t yet clear.
Indiana redistricting maps ‘drawn for political performance’ passed by committee
After three hours of public testimony on Tuesday, members of the House Committee on Elections and Apportionment passed the bill carrying Indiana’s new congressional maps on a party-line vote.
Indiana House Democrats, Republicans spar over redistricting as session begins
Indiana House Democrats on Monday decried the drafted maps as an “egregious gerrymander” and attempted multiple procedural maneuvers to prevent the legislative session from starting.
UPDATE: Indiana House releases draft congressional map as redistricting reaches Statehouse
The map, posted to the House Republicans’ website Monday morning, significantly alters many of the state’s nine congressional districts to favor Republicans.
UPDATE: Indiana General Assembly to convene for redistricting talks in December
During a video news conference Tuesday afternoon, House Minority Leader GiaQuinta pointed to a House rule that requires the agreement of both the speaker and minority leader for meeting times to be changed.
Governor says Indiana can ‘get this right’ on energy policy
Speaking at the IBJ’s Future of Energy Summit, Braun kicked off discussion of how lawmakers, utility companies and businesses can work together to usher Indiana through a unique time when energy demand is skyrocketing and affordability concerns are at the forefront of Hoosier minds.
‘Culture of chaos’: Indiana hemp industry on edge as federal lawmakers ban delta-8 products
Tied up in the bill that ended the 43-day shutdown was language that bans almost all hemp-derived products starting in November 2026.
3 counties put moratoriums on data center projects
The potential conflict between the state’s data infrastructure goals and local reluctance to house data centers is the newest chapter in the debate between municipalities and the Statehouse about home-rule matters.
Legislative leaders to look at ‘tweaks’ to property taxes, Medicaid in 2026 legislative session
Meeting Monday for the Indiana Chamber Legislative Preview event, Statehouse leaders addressed what the Legislature is likely to consider during the upcoming General Assembly.
UPDATE: Redistricting stalls in Indiana as Senate president says chamber will not meet in December
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray announced Friday that there are not enough votes in his chamber to move forward with redistricting efforts next month, as previously planned.
Regional Opportunity Initiatives Inc. debuts microelectronics program for high schools in new training hub
The fledgling program is starting with 12 students, but Regional Opportunities Initiatives Inc. CEO Tina Peterson predicted that the training hub will become a crucial part of southern Indiana’s microelectronics and defense ecosystem.
9 finalists for Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission openings sent to Gov. Mike Braun
The IURC has a five-member board that hears cases on a variety of issues, including utility construction projects, rate hikes, financing and environmental compliance.
Municipal advocacy group requests tax fixes ahead of 2026 session
Diminished budgets, staffing reductions and postponed projects were the focus Wednesday as more than a dozen Hoosier mayors and town managers gathered to discuss the effects of Indiana’s new property tax system.
Indiana lawmakers’ nuclear energy push pays off earlier than expected
Energy startup First American Nuclear plans to spend $4 billion and create 5,000 jobs in Indiana in the coming decade as it pursues building a nuclear plant powered by small modular reactors.