Senate votes to make pork tenderloin official state sandwich
Senate Bill 21 passed the chamber 37-11 and now heads to the Indiana House.
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Trump seeks to quell rebellion over data centers
Trump is attempting to ease voters’ concern over the AI build-out as the politics of data centers is rapidly shifting against Silicon Valley and lawmakers who support its push to quickly build hulking structures nationwide.
Popular weight-loss drugs shouldn’t carry suicide warnings, FDA says
U.S. Food and Drug Administration officials say a comprehensive review “found no increased risk” related to suicide among users of the GLP-1 drugs, including Eli Lilly and Co.’s Zepbound, used to treat obesity.
Legislators return to longtime debate over Indiana townships
Numerous attempts in the Legislature for major reorganization of Indiana’s 1,008 townships have failed—dating back to a 2007 report on local government reform headed by former Gov. Joe Kernan and then-Chief Justice Randall Shepard.
Man sentenced to federal prison for possession of machine gun amid outdoor NBA Finals crowd
The incident occurred the night of June 22, 2025, when thousands of people were downtown to watch the broadcast of the championship game between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Pacers.
Bill would shield Uber, Lyft from liability lawsuits stemming from drivers’ crimes against passengers
If enacted, the measure would prevent future cases similar to the civil action now pending in Marion Superior Court against Uber following the 2024 murder of Indianapolis resident Chanti Dixon by an Uber driver.
In ILEA bill, critics see taxation without representation but supporters see shared accountability
The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance’s recommendations would drastically change Indianapolis schools and reduce the power of the elected IPS school board.
Community development group maintains focus on affordable housing with plans for near-east-side triplex
The organization has developed similar residential projects in recent years in the Willard Park and Rivoli Park neighborhoods.
Should utility regulators be elected? Some Indiana lawmakers think so.
Currently, 10 states hold general elections for utility regulators. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle think Indiana should join them.
Inflation cooled slightly in December–though it remains above Fed’s target
Signs that inflation is cooling could make it more likely that the Federal Reserve will reduce its key interest rate later this year, which could translate into lower borrowing costs for mortgages, auto loans and credit cards.
‘Paid protester’ lobbying bill advances to Senate floor with ‘substantial’ edits expected
Another measure bans ranked choice voting, which isn’t used in Indiana.
Brownsburg-based State Bank names new CEO
Brownsburg-based State Bank has a new CEO following the Dec. 31 retirement of longtime executive Mike Baker.
Catchings returns to Pacers, Fever to serve as brand ambassador
In her new position, Catchings will champion the Indiana Fever, Indiana Pacers and Noblesville Boom, the Pacers’ G-League team, and work to elevate sponsorship and business initiatives. She’ll also represent the teams at community events.
Number of Miami flights and their prices continue to climb ahead of IU championship appearance
According to online ticket tracking company Skyscanner, the price for the cheapest one-way ticket to Miami on Friday is $263, but it’s a three-stop, 42-hour journey using both Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines. The fastest is an $857 direct flight from Southwest Airlines on Friday afternoon.
EPA says it will no longer consider health costs in pollution regulations
The change is part of the Trump EPA’s broader goal of slashing regulations, saying they are hindering economic growth.
Apple calls on Google to help smarten up Siri and bring other AI features to the iPhone
Apple’s AI missteps prompted the Cupertino, California, company to acknowledge last year that its Siri upgrade wouldn’t happen until some point during 2026.
Court says Trump admin illegally blocked billions in clean energy grants to Democratic states
The grants supported hundreds of clean energy projects in 16 states, including battery plants, hydrogen technology projects, upgrades to the electric grid and efforts to capture carbon dioxide emissions.
Hoosier Survey finds support for legalizing marijuana, making health care more affordable
The survey asked 600 Indiana residents about a wide variety of topics, including what they thought about Indiana as a place to live, taxes, tariffs, redistricting and data centers.
Report: NFL commissioner visits northwest Indiana amid Bears stadium search
Late last month, the Bears reportedly sent a drilling and testing crew to a site near Wolf Lake in Hammond.
Federal judge rules IU’s August 2024 expressive action policy was unconstitutional
The ruling also states the school must expunge any disciplinary action it took against those who violated the policy during a protest at Dunn Meadow.