Who & What

Legislation is a priority for Republicans who want to increase housing options. A bill targeting abortion-inducing drugs is effectively dead this session. The South Shore Line's operator will have a new leader.

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.

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.

An ICE detainee has died while in custody at the Miami Correctional Facility. Lawmakers have merged competing bills involving the consolidation of Township governments. Crypto ATMs could soon be outlawed in Indiana.

Lawmakers quietly advance plan to reduce early voting days. Cities could lose tool that aims to limit out of state landlords. As spring arrives, migratory waterfowl bring high pathogenic avian influenza.

Advocates urge lawmakers not to support a bill criminalizing homelessness. A federal judge in Washington, D.C. blocks Trump admin from transferring death row prisoners to ADX. The Local shares rundown of community events.

Former Allen County Commissioner Linda Bloom has died. Baby orangutan joins Fort Wayne Zoo family. Indiana students could soon have another option besides the SAT and ACT to determine college readiness.

Indiana lawmakers made adjustments to broad immigration enforcement bill. Indiana bill tightens school gun penalties. Mayor Tucker's State of the City address focuses on neighborhoods, community.

Amendment would let judges deny bail to high-risk defendants. House panel advances bill to extend syringe programs. Martindale-Brightwood residents urge mayor to halt data center plan.

All U.S. House, Indiana House, and half the Senate seats are on Indiana’s primary ballot. BMV rule ends gender marker changes on Indiana driver’s licenses. Michiana faith groups hold musical protest over immigration enforcement.