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Senate Republicans have introduced a bill that aims to target fraud and abuse in Indiana’s welfare programs. Some of it puts the state in line with new federal requirements, but some Democrats worry it could cut eligible Hoosiers from benefits aimed at helping them.

Indiana has no commercial nuclear power plants, according to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Residents of the historically Black neighborhood have pushed back for months against the proposed development from Metrobloks, a California-based data center developer.

Legislation that would severely limit the ability of children in Indiana to access social media accounts passed its first legislative hurdle on Wednesday. The move comes amid growing concerns about social media’s impact on children’s health.

Gov. Mike Braun gave his State of the State address Wednesday night, focusing on affordability and jobs. The governor made no mention of the Senate’s recent rejection of redistricting.

Judges can withhold bail under current state law if someone faces charges for murder or treason. Lawmakers are moving to limit that right, a decision that could soon be before voters.

Lawmakers held the first hearing for a House Republican priority aimed at making housing more affordable. The bill reduces some zoning restrictions and approves secondary dwelling units and affordable housing on property bought by religious institutions.

After news investigations into psychiatric care in Indiana, Sen. Andrea Hunley authored a bill that would create a psychiatric care ombudsman.

Lawmakers considered a bill banning ranked choice voting, despite the fact that it's not practiced in Indiana.

Martindale-Brightwood residents are mobilizing against a proposed data center development they fear will worsen environmental pollution and repeat the historic Black neighborhood's long history of industrial exploitation.