Braun’s second legislative session — MIA or covert success?
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun appears to have had a quiet legislative session — his second since taking office — but his cabinet leaders were working behind the scenes on several key bills.
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Lawmakers eye road spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
A provision added to the northwest Indiana stadium bill would require State Budget Committee review of any highway project with a price tag of at least $250 million.
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‘Once-in-a-generation opportunity’: Hammond mayor ready for Bears stadium
The Bears are prepared to invest about $2 billion for the stadium project in Hammond, according to Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston, R-Fishers.
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UPDATE: Amended bill paves way for potential Chicago Bears stadium in Hammond
As amended Thursday, Senate Bill 27 creates a financial framework for the construction of a new stadium and puts to rest speculation as to where that stadium might be built.
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UPDATE: Senate set to vote on heavily amended immigration bill
Sen. Liz Brown, the Republican who authored Senate Bill 76, on Monday signed off on significant changes the House made to the bill.
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Here are the education bills that Indiana lawmakers passed in the 2026 legislative session
Among them are a new restriction on social media for minors and a ban on cellphones during school hours, which could change how students spend their time while reducing fights and distractions.
Lawmakers send northeast Indiana casino bill to Gov. Mike Braun
A bill that would put a $500 million casino in northeast Indiana is heading to the governor’s desk with mandatory referendum language — a previous point of contention among some lawmakers.
Where do key bills stand as Indiana’s legislative session wraps up?
Friday is set to be the final day of the 2026 Indiana legislative session as lawmakers scramble to work out the final details on a number of bills.
Township merger bill clears Legislature after years of failed attempts
Provisions of Senate Bill 270, which the House approved on Tuesday, would require townships with poor performance scores to merge with other townships or some cities.
Indiana lawmakers send flurry of bills to Braun ahead of planned Friday adjournment
Dozens of bills received final concurrence votes in both chambers Wednesday at the Indiana Statehouse.
Indiana Senate sends ‘bell-to-bell’ school cellphone ban to governor
Restrictions apply to common student devices, which schools must either prohibit entirely or require students to keep powered off and inaccessible during the school day.
Indiana Senate sends controversial immigration bill to governor’s desk
The bill — known as the Indiana Fairness Act — had been awaiting a concurrence vote by the Senate since last week, when author Sen. Liz Brown signed off on its House changes and sent it back to her chamber.
Chicago Bears stadium bill nears governor’s desk as senator endorses changes
The Senate author of legislation to build a stadium for the Chicago Bears in Hammond has agreed with changes to the bill. The move puts the measure one step away from heading to Indiana Gov. Mike Braun’s desk.
Smorgasbord of bills pass Indiana Senate as session nears close
Legislation creating a “military police force” of Indiana National Guard members — to be deployed around the state at the governor’s behest — overwhelmingly passed the Senate on Tuesday despite bipartisan opposition. The Senate also approved more than three dozen other bills.
Indiana House sends environmental deregulation, public camping bills back to Senate
A narrowly divided vote to roll back portions of Indiana’s environmental code anchored a deadline-day push Tuesday as the Indiana House advanced a slate of bills and set up end-of-session negotiations across the rotunda.
Regulatory board to question Indiana utility providers on energy affordability
In public hearings next month, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission will question the state’s five largest investor-owned utility companies about billing transparency and solutions to rising energy costs.
Infrastructure bill would increase amount Indy needs to budget to receive road-funding match
Senate Bill 179, which House members approved 72-22 on Tuesday, would increase the threshold of city spending increases to obtain additional state money in future years.
As legislators push to unify operations for Indianapolis schools, charters could get an edge
Charter leaders and advocates are concerned about relinquishing power over buildings. IPS supporters, meanwhile, worry lawmakers are treating the district unfairly.
AG Todd Rokita touts $100M in Indiana Medicaid provider fraud recovery
In a Tuesday press conference, Rokita said the money comes from 89 separate recoveries, some through civil settlements and others via criminal prosecutions.
Senate advances bill that allows new casino in Indiana
Over the objections of two state senators from the area, the Senate narrowly passed legislation Tuesday that would open up the bidding for a $500 million casino in northeast Indiana.
Indiana House passes bill paving way for possible Bears stadium in Hammond
The Indiana House gave an enthusiastic show of support Tuesday to use public funding for a new stadium in Hammond that would play host to the Chicago Bears.
Lawmakers eye road-spending review as big southern Indiana plans face opposition
Indiana legislators are looking to give themselves more say over big-ticket highway projects at a time when a proposal in Gov. Mike Braun’s hometown is facing significant local opposition.
Indiana Senate adds English-language CDL testing, immigration checks to trucking bill
A push from Gov. Mike Braun and Republican lawmakers to tighten oversight of commercial truck drivers advanced in the Indiana Senate on Monday.
Indiana hemp drug ban, early voting restrictions, tort reform die at House deadline
Several bills met their end Monday after Indiana House lawmakers declined to call them down ahead of a second reading deadline.