Benjamin Thorp

A bill changing how Marion County Superior Court judges are selected is creating tension between Indianapolis lawmakers.

Lawmakers continue to move a bill they say could connect homeless people with resources through interactions with police. Some police joined opposition to the bill, arguing it could saddle jails with managing homeless people.

Advocates gathered at the statehouse this week to pushback on a bill that would criminalize homelessness. They say the legislation would make it harder for individuals experiencing homelessness to get the help they need.

Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close.

Judges could deny bail to some offenders, under constitutional amendment poised to reach voters in November. Some advocates worry it could lead to irreparable harm.

Lawmakers want to require informed patient consent for some medical procedures. A bill moving through the legislature would bring Indiana in line with federal recommendations.

Lawmakers unanimously moved a bill forward requiring in person checks for the Department of Child Services before they can close out alleged cases of abuse and neglect. The bill is in response to the death of an Indianapolis five-year-old.

The "One Big Beautiful Bill" will cut $13 billion to Indiana Hospitals over the next decade. Indiana Hospitals say they are already in trouble.

The bill removes any “binding authority” of civilian-led police oversight boards - eliminating the power of both existing boards and any future boards. The legislation would not impact merit boards that deal with police disciplinary issues.

Republican Lawmakers say one of their priorities this session is a bill that would tighten eligibility for the state’s Medicaid and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Programs.