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Indiana's Senate Bill 76, a sweeping measure to align local law enforcement and public institutions with federal immigration enforcement, remains poised for final approval despite a delay in the Senate on Thursday.
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Who & What: February 20, 2026
Allen County officials plan public hearings as they moved toward unified fire territory. Gov. Braun signs nuclear power deregulation bill into law. Indiana House extends of the syringe service programs with new requirements.
Who & What: February 19, 2026
A massive backlog for state childcare assistance spurs lawmakers to advance a financial plan. Lawmakers push forward a bill that would criminalize those sleeping outside. Ivy Tech is getting a mission makeover.
Field Notes: February 19, 2026
Zach and Victoria discuss Carroll girls' swimming at state finals, before catching up on basketball. Is another Indiana city joining the race for the Bears? We close with notes on the Komets and more.
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Planning committee member Kim Jones shares how Night to Shine, the global Tim Tebow Foundation event, brings hundreds of volunteers together to create an unforgettable prom experience honoring individuals with disabilities of all ages. -
Bloom served in a number of elected positions, and was the first woman elected to the Allen County Board of Commissioners in 1994. -
Born in December, Raya joins a troop of Sumatran orangutans that is a part of the animals' species survival plan. -
Indiana lawmakers want to close a loophole allowing the sale of hemp products with high THC levels. Many industry workers say it could force them to close. -
Fort Wayne Mayor Sharon Tucker put heavy emphasis on neighborhood improvement projects, public safety and people-forward initiatives in her 2026 State of the City address.
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The Chicago Bears could move to Indiana as lawmakers pass legislation aimed at securing a stadium deal for the football team. -
Lawmakers continue to move a bill they say could connect homeless people with resources through interactions with police. The measure makes it so people can be charged with a class C misdemeanor for camping or sleeping in public areas. -
Legislation would reshape Ivy Tech Community College governance, add workforce-focused board expertise and require research aligning degrees with employer needs.
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