INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed a bill into law on Tuesday that establishes a statewide prohibition on unauthorized camping on public land while connecting homeless Hoosiers to shelter, diversion, and mental health services. The law prohibits unauthorized camping, sleeping, or long-term shelter on land owned by the state or a political subdivision. Before any criminal […]
STATEWIDE–Voters in Indiana are once again prohibited from using university IDs to vote, as a ban on this practice was upheld by the U.S. Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals. The measure, which was initially blocked by a federal judge, aims to prevent potential fraud and ensure election security. Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita defended the […]
STATEWIDE–The state of Indiana has agreed to let the Indiana Toll Road’s private operator increase tolls on all vehicles twice a year, in exchange for payments totaling $700 million, according to agency documents. The Indiana Finance Authority on Tuesday approved a resolution authorizing changes to the 75-year lease with ITR Concession Company. The toll rate for a full-length […]
Indiana to invest $200M to expand affordable child care, boosting workforce & families' long-term access
Indiana Democrats criticize Republican Gov. Braun's gas tax suspension as political posturing, citing past GOP actions and unfocused policies.
STATEWIDE–Nearly 30% of American adults (roughly 70 million people) own cryptocurrencies. Indiana lawmakers recently passed new laws to modernize the state’s approach to digital assets and add extra layers of protection for your investments. House Enrolled Act 1042 bolsters Indiana’s retirement investment options by requiring self-directed brokerage accounts within defined contribution plans to offer at […]
STATEWIDE–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed two bills into law on Wednesday that he says will protect Hoosier kids from exploitation on social media and crack down on online predators. There is House Enrolled Act 1408 which puts up new guardrails to protect Hoosier minors online and empower parents. The law requires covered social media platforms […]
WHITING, Ind.–Indiana Governor Mike Braun joined locked-out workers on the picket line outside the BP Whiting Refinery on Tuesday. He said he wants the company to come to the bargaining table and reach a new deal with the workers. The union workers have been locked out of the BP refinery since March 19. That’s when […]
WASHINGTON–One of the key pieces of legislation being discussed by lawmakers is the SAVE America Act. Republicans passed a vote on Tuesday to open debate on the voter-ID measure. It would require people to provide proof of citizenship in person to register to vote and would implement a national requirement for photo ID. Not only […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales has been barred from the nonpublic areas of the Marion County election services center. The Marion County Election Board confirmed this to News 8’s Garrett Bergquist on Friday. The board’s vote came after Morales’ reelection campaign used a video of him speaking with a Marion County election […]
STATEHOUSE-A bill that would create the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority was signed into law on Thursday by Indiana Governor Mike Braun. It puts together a framework to bring the Chicago Bears to northwest Indiana. Both the Bears and Indiana lawmakers say they are strongly considering a site in Hammond, just over the state line from […]
INDIANAPOLIS–More missing children may soon qualify for Indiana Silver Alert status. The Indiana House on Wednesday passed House Bill 1303 by a vote of 96-0. On Tuesday, senators approved the measure 46-0. Changes made to the bill were a response to the death of 17-year-old Hailey Buzbee. The Fishers girl and Hamilton Southeastern student left […]