Legislative leaders say Bears deal must be done by Feb. 27
Senate President Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, said the conversations with the Bears “are going relatively well” and that “we’ll know soon.”
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New casino location remains in flux as gambling legislation starts moving in Senate
The bill now moves to the Senate Appropriations Committee, which could consider changes that include narrowing where a casino could be located.
Rental ordinances in Fishers, Carmel come under threat from state lawmakers
Language buried in a bill about local finances would override ordinances in Carmel and Fishers and prevent other local governments from restricting or banning rental properties.
Does Indiana’s environmental reform bill streamline standards or make unnecessary cuts?
Gov. Mike Braun signed an executive order for state agencies to keep businesses in mind when setting environmental rules. That directive could soon materialize in changes to rules governing the Indiana Department of Environmental Management.
Visitors to some state parks could see entrance fees go up by $1
House Bill 1204 would let county councils pass ordinances to raise gate fees by $1 for parks in their counties to help pay for park-related public safety and infrastructure needs.
Indiana House speaker to sponsor Bears stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun said observers should start watching the Bears’ public responses to Indiana’s actions to get an idea “where this is headed.”
Senate committee discusses cryptocurrency options for state pension funds
An Indiana House bill would let state pension funds offer users the chance to invest in cryptocurrency exchange funds. Legislators also heard testimony on virtual currency kiosks and what can be done to prevent scams
Gov. Mike Braun signs executive order creating fraud prevention council
The new Indiana Council on Fraud Detection and Prevention is expected to focus on federally funded programs administered by state agencies like Medicaid, SNAP and WIC.
House passes measure that could make way for $500M northeast Indiana casino
House Bill 1038 could see the gaming license in Rising Sun move to Allen, DeKalb, Steuben or Wayne counties.
Legislation seeks speedier path to home building
House Bill 1001 would allow single-family houses and duplexes to be approved without a hearing in areas that are zoned residential.
Senate passes Chicago Bears stadium bill in show of support for NFL team
Senate Bill 27 would establish the Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases with private entities.
Senate greenlights bill to help Carmel build new hotel, conference center complex
State senators passed a measure to help Carmel fund a new hotel and conference center by rearranging collections from the Hamilton County Innkeepers’ tax.
Indiana Senate set to vote on Bears stadium bill this week
Senate Bill 27 creates the framework for a stadium deal by establishing a public body that can issue bonds, acquire land, finance capital improvements and enter into leases.
Legislative roundup: Here’s what IBJ is following as the session’s halfway point approaches
The halfway point of the 2026 legislative session is fast approaching, with next week marking key deadlines for bills to get through their respective chambers.
Indiana’s latest attempt to rein in THC heads to Senate floor, but business owners worry it will ban the market
Business owners say Indiana’s Senate Bill 250 would effectively ban the growing delta-8 market—which was estimated to have generated more than $1 billion in economic impact in 2023—and urge caution amid changing federal rules.
UPDATE: Key lawmaker wants Bears commitment before finalizing stadium bill
Gov. Mike Braun told IBJ on Thursday that he hopes more concrete developments regarding the Chicago Bears’ potential move to northwest Indiana could come “within 10 days or a couple weeks.”
DeKalb, Steuben, Wayne counties join hunt for new Indiana casino
These counties join Allen County as possible sites for a new casino under changes to House Bill 1038. Some Indianapolis-area lawmakers are still pushing for Marion County to be included in that group.
Democrat House Rep. Ed DeLaney calls for legislative probe into IEDC activities
Rep. Ed DeLaney announced Wednesday that he plans to file a resolution that calls for creating a House select committee to investigate the IEDC—the state’s lead agency for business attraction and expansion efforts.
Bill to address electric service affordability moves to Indiana House floor
House Bill 1002 requires the state’s investor-owned utilities to start low-income-customer assistance programs, bans service shutoffs in the summer and moves all customers to “levelized” billing plans.
Streamlined process or steamrolling local control? Housing permit bill advances to House floor.
Indiana lawmakers are considering legislation to lower houses costs by removing restrictions from the permitting process. Local governments worry the measure takes decision-making power away.