Indiana lawmakers advance 15-and-under social media ban
Senate Bill 11 would require a social media operator such as Facebook or TikTok to restrict a minor from accessing the site if they did not receive “verifiable parental consent”
Leslie Bonilla Muñiz, Indiana Capital Chronicle
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Indiana lawmakers contemplate slashing unemployment insurance timespan
Indiana workers who become unemployed through no fault of their own can claim unemployment insurance for up to 26 weeks under state law. Senate Bill 123 would slash that to 14 weeks.
Indiana lawmakers seek road-funding changes, hope to avoid fiscal cliff
While education dominates half of Indiana’s budget and Medicaid costs worry lawmakers, a projected transportation infrastructure funding shortfall creeps closer.
State lawmakers hint at road funding changes
In a final report, the task force found that improvements to Indiana’s road and bridge network should be paid by those who benefit from the network “in proportion to their use.”
Braun names next leader of Indiana National Guard
Gov.-elect Mike Braun touted Brig. Gen. Lawrence “Larry” Muennich’s experience in the military and as a business leader.
Hoosier voter turnout down, but higher than in 2012, 2016 elections
Seventy-six counties reported drops, but the percentage change hit double digits in Hendricks and Vermillion counties.
Former AG Curtis Hill to stand trial after judge denies accusers’ requested delay
Former Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill is set to stand trial before a jury next week, following two years of delays.
Braun outlines first policy agenda with focus on tax relief, government efficiency
Indiana Gov.-elect Mike Braun’s “Freedom and Opportunity Agenda” also addresses his goals for economic development, public health and quality of life factors like public safety, energy affordability and water cleanliness.
Charter group to push for property tax revenue sharing
Indiana Charter Innovation Center President and CEO Scott Bess wants traditional public school districts to share property tax proportionally.
Indiana ratepayer advocates hail ‘landmark’ settlement with data centers, utility company
If state regulators approve the settlement, it’ll also apply to new industrial customers with large electric loads.
Two-year tax task force releases property, income and business recommendations
Democrats assailed the recommendations as not providing enough relief to Hoosier taxpayers, and for giving “handouts” to businesses.
Prominent Republicans back ‘safe and regulated’ marijuana legalization group
“It’s time, Indiana—time to tax and regulate marijuana for adults 21 and up, just like alcohol,” Safe and Regulated Indiana says in its first advertisement.
Indiana Senate Democrats retain leader despite sexual harassment allegations
Sen. Greg Taylor of Indianapolis was reelected by the Indiana Senate Democratic caucus just hours after The Indianapolis Star reported three women have accused Taylor of sexual harassment.
IEDC head David Rosenberg withdraws ‘premature’ conflict-of-interest request
Rosenberg, whose position includes serving as president and CEO of the Indiana Economic Development Corp., sought permission to take a vaguely defined executive role at Indiana University related to workforce and the economy.
Indiana lawmakers get first glimpse at budget requests
Indiana’s State Budget Committee on Tuesday kicked off its first hearing for the upcoming 2026 and 2027 fiscal years. Lawmakers are set to file an initial vision for the $40 billion-plus biennial budget in January.
Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit
Eleven adult content companies and a trade organization say the state of Indiana’s discovery requests in an age verification lawsuit are “invasive” and “harassing”—prompting Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office to dismiss the allegations of overreach as “outlandish.”
Indiana National Guard leader to retire
Maj. Gen. R. Dale Lyles will retire from his role leading the Indiana National Guard in January, Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office announced Monday.
Indiana inspector general dismisses group’s ethics complaint against state elections chief
The complaint from the League of Women Voters in Indiana against Secretary of State Diego Morales accused Morales of using his position for self-promotion.
Prosecutors, defenders ask for pension upgrades to aid recruitment, retention
Indiana interim committee lawmakers hinted at changes to the recently approved long-term, hybrid system for pension bonuses.
Key lawmaker signals opposition to coal plant anti-closure proposal
Hoosier coal advocates pushing for a ban on early coal-fired plant retirements have found allies among Senate leaders. But a key House lawmaker on Thursday publicly signaled opposition.