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January 26, 1937 Evansville is under martial law as the Ohio River floods to 54 feet. January 26, 1978 The state is paralyzed by a snowstorm that...

By Schyler Altherr, TheStatehouseFile.com  Jan 24, 2025  During Thursday afternoon's Senate hearing, 10 bills were brought up for their final vote before moving to the...

By Schyler Altherr, TheStatehouseFile.com Tuesday afternoon, the Indiana Senate convened to discuss 17 pieces of legislation, including three bills that are now on their...

One of the bills introduced in this legislative session will crack down on nonprofit hospitals that exploit their tax-exempt status while charging some of...

Gov. Mike Braun Signs Executive Orders to Invest in a Healthier Indiana INDIANAPOLIS – Governor Mike Braun has signed nine executive orders that will improve healthcare...

Legislation authored by O'Brien to create a new pediatric cancer research fund moves through committee STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2025) – A bill authored by State Rep....

Bill to Provide Medicaid Relief for Hospitals Clears First Hurdle in Legislative Process HB 1586 Passes House Public Health Committee 11-0 January 22, 2025 (INDIANAPOLIS) — Members...

Beckwith comments on climate change, new bill threatening his agriculture role and more By Grace Wilson, The Statehouse File.  Jan 21, 2025 Throughout his campaign, Lt. Gov....

BURTON FILES HB 1349 IN AN EFFORT TO CREATE GREATER HOUSING STABILITY FOR HOOSIERS   INDIANAPOLIS - This week kicked off the official start of the 2025...

Rep. McNamara's bill to protect first responders during traumatic incident debriefing moves to the House STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2025) – State Rep. Wendy McNamara's (R-Evansville) bill...

The 2025 session began this week, and as your state representative, I look forward to working on and considering meaningful legislation that is important...

HARRIS, IBLC UNVEIL 2025 LEGISLATIVE AGENDA: 'HEALTHY BODIES, HEALTHY MINDS'   INDIANAPOLIS – State Rep. Earl Harris Jr. (D-East Chicago), chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus...

Here are the bills authored by Wendy McNamara. House Bill 1056 Controlled substances. Authored by: Rep. Wendy McNamara. Co-Authored by: Rep. Gregory Steuerwald. Adds 2-Methyl AP-237 to the list of...

Controversial parental rights bill heads for the Indiana Senate By Schyler Altherr, TheStatehouseFile.com Jan 16, 2025 A bill concerning Hoosier parents, Senate Bill 143, is heading to...

House Bill 1349 IHCDA report requirement. Authored by: Rep. Alex Burton. Requires the Housing and Community Development Authority (IHCDA) to include in its annual report certain information...

Spring Break is just around the corner and you’ve got some planning to do! Registration is open for our fun-filled Spring Break Camps! From becoming...

The Crossroads of Freedom and Opportunity Madam Chief Justice, Governor Holcomb, Lt. Governor Beckwith, Governor Bayh, General Rokita, President Pro Tem Bray, Speaker Huston, Maureen, family,...

This week, City-County Observer is looking at the bills introduced by local lawmakers. Here are the bills authored by Vaneta Becker. Senate Bill 30 Adult-sized...

Applications are live for the Indiana House Page Program during the 2025 legislative session at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, according to State Reps. Wendy...

Treasurer Daniel Elliott Releases Statement on BlackRock's Decision to Withdraw from the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative Treasurer Daniel Elliott released a statement on BlackRock’s...