Casey Smith, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Multiple death penalty bills filed in the short 2026 session are still pending — and face upcoming deadlines. -
Measures on the move address Hoosier kids’ access to social media and parental controls on school-issued devices. -
The bipartisan proposal would largely require defendants to be present for the reading of victim impact statements. -
Efforts to criminalize doxing in Indiana moved forward Tuesday after a Senate committee approved legislation targeting the malicious and “intentional” online disclosure of personal information. -
The proposal seeks to limit child welfare investigations triggered by “ordinary” parenting decisions. -
Proponents say the changes would bring predictability to courts, but critics argue that Indiana doesn’t have a problem. -
Legislation requiring schools to more strictly limit student cellphone use cleared a key Senate committee Wednesday after being amended to protect students with medical needs. -
As lawmakers return to the Statehouse for the 2026 session, Gov. Mike Braun hails state police, feds for increased enforcement efforts. -
Lawmakers and Indiana’s education secretary preview legislative priorities that are likely to be debated in the coming weeks. -
A 19th-century election system still governs the small Hoosier town's voting today.
