Indiana Rep. Bruce Borders introduced HB 1199 to make gender on birth certificates permanent, echoing Governor Braun's executive order on binary gender classification.

Chris Bailey, IMPD leader, will become Indianapolis' Chief Deputy Mayor and Chief of Staff on February 2, 2026. He is praised for crime reduction and transparency efforts.

Indiana Senate Majority Leader Chris Garten has introduced SB 1 to tighten welfare benefit security, enforcing strict verifications for Medicaid and SNAP, aiming to eliminate fraud and safeguard taxpayer dollars.

Indiana Senate Republicans focus on government reform, public safety, and fiscal conservatism for the new legislative session, including welfare fraud prevention and constitutional amendments for bail discretion.

Celebrated K9 Maggie and Detective Dale Young are retiring, with a track record of significant drug busts and seizures, having worked closely with federal agencies.

P.J. Smith becomes Fort Wayne's new police chief after Scott Caudill's resignation, bringing extensive experience from his service since 1983. Mayor Tucker expressed confidence in Smith's leadership.

Indiana Rep. Kyle Pierce introduces HB 1217 to regulate payment stablecoins, ensuring issuers are licensed and meet state standards for consumer security.

State Rep. Julie Olthoff sponsors a resolution to rename a U.S. Highway 30 section after late Sgt. William Gilbert Paterson, who died on duty in 1994.

State Rep. Garrett Bascom has proposed renaming two bridges in Lawrenceburg, Indiana, after local Vietnam War soldiers Lary D. Fogle and Thomas G. Denning, in House Concurrent Resolution 5.

State Rep. Peggy Mayfield has proposed renaming a section of SR 45 after late Indiana basketball coach Bobby Knight, reflecting his storied legacy at IU.

State Rep. Craig Haggard authored bills to penalize the creation and distribution of deepfake explicit content, enhancing legal measures against digital privacy violations.

Indiana House invites 13-18-year-olds to join the 2026 Page Program, offering an insight into the legislative process, as announced by State Rep. Beau Baird. Applications are open and include excused school absence.

Indiana's House Bill 1251, introduced by Representative Tim O'Brien, aims to define EMS as essential, addressing service gaps, especially in rural areas, and mandates solutions for coverage.