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FILE - Protesters stand outside of the Senate chamber at the Indiana Statehouse, Wednesday,...

Bill banning gender-affirming care for children now heads to governor

Updated: Mar. 27, 2023 at 3:58 PM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Lawmakers on Monday passed a controversial bill out of the Indiana House that would ban all gender-affirming care for Hoosier children.

Politics

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray, R-Martinsville, talks with reporters following a...

Big Indiana voucher expansion faces Republican questions

Updated: Mar. 24, 2023 at 7:25 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
A major expansion proposed for Indiana’s private school voucher program could become a hurdle as the Republican-dominated Legislature works on a new state budget.

Politics

The President spoke at a conservation summit Tuesday

Climate activists say President broke ‘promise’ by approving the Willow Oil Project

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 7:17 PM EDT
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By Jamie Bittner
ConocoPhillips has said the project will produce an estimated 180,000 barrels of oil per day at its peak.

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Bill that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care to minors passes the House...

House committee passes bill aiming to ban gender-affirming care for children

Updated: Mar. 21, 2023 at 3:20 PM EDT
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By Tylor Brummett and Jazlynn Bebout
Lawmakers with the House Public Health Committee have passed a bill that would ban gender affirming care for Hoosier children.

Politics

Indiana lawmakers back making machine gun switches illegal

Updated: Mar. 20, 2023 at 3:48 PM EDT
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By The Associated Press
Indiana lawmakers have endorsed a bill making it illegal for anyone to possess devices for adapting a firearm into a machine gun.

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Meet the 2 candidates who’ve declared their candidacy for the Third District seat

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:09 PM EDT
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By Tylor Brummett
The 2024 race for the Third District Congressional seat is heating up as former Allen County Judge Wendy Davis announces her campaign.

Politics

Bill protecting tenants from utility shutoffs heads to governor’s desk

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 11:17 AM EDT
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By WTHR
A bill protecting tenants from utility shutoffs is headed to Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb’s desk for his signature.

Politics

Allen County judge announces bid for Rep. Banks’ Third District seat

Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Allen County Circuit Court Judge Wendy Davis (R) launched her campaign for the state’s Third Congressional District Tuesday morning.

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City creates resolution to provide $3M in funding assistance to TRAA

Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 11:58 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Mayor Tom Henry says he is working to present a plan to City Council to provide funding assistance to Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA) amid budget concerns.

Politics

Allen County Democrats host second annual Obama Dinner Thursday

Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 4:14 PM EST
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By Olivia Fletter
Tonight, the Allen County Democratic Party is gathering the troops ahead of the next election by holding the second annual Obama Dinner.
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ACLU: Clinics not obligated to respond to AG Rokita’s demands

Updated: Mar. 7, 2023 at 4:49 PM EST
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By Kevin Pearson
Attorney General Todd Rokita is seeking answers from several medical facilities in Indiana about practices regarding gender-affirming care for those under 18, according to the Attorney General Office.

Politics

Sen. Tammy Baldwin pushes for legislation that would require relabeling of plant-based milks following release of new FDA guidance 

Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 3:49 PM EST
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By Stetson Miller
Senator Tammy Baldwin has reintroduced legislation that would limit what can be labeled as milk to dairy products.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Two-thirds of filed Senate bills dead: immigrant help and marijuana legalization among casualties

Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 1:01 PM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Just one in three of the Indiana Senate’s filed bills — about 160 of 489 total — survived do-or-die deadlines this week.

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State Sen. Andy Zay launches bid for Banks’ Third District seat

Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 3:30 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) formally launched his campaign for the state’s Third Congressional District Thursday.

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Indiana Senate joins states trying to limit transgender care

Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 7:47 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana Republican state Senators voted Tuesday to advance a ban on all gender-affirming care for those under 18, the latest in this year’s movement by conservative states aiming to limit the rights of transgender youth.

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Gov. Holcomb says he objects to Indiana receiving waste shipments from Ohio train derailment

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 11:30 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Indiana Governor Eric J. Holcomb sent a statement Tuesday morning, saying he objects the decision to move hazardous waste from the East Palestine train derailment to Indiana.

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Indiana bill for switch to partisan school boards stalls

Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 7:42 AM EST
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By The Associated Press
A new push by Republican Indiana lawmakers to have local school board candidates run with political party affiliations has stalled for this year’s legislative session, as they did not advance the proposal before a Monday deadline.

Politics

Indiana bill could help empower bullying victims

Updated: Feb. 27, 2023 at 6:38 PM EST
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By Mark Peterson
The bill is designed to put some distance between bullies and their victims.

Politics

Indiana lawmakers discard immigrant driving cards proposal

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:27 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana lawmakers have sidelined a proposal that would have allowed immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Houses passes $43.4B budget with no Democrat votes

Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 9:45 AM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana Republicans passed their $43.3 billion budget proposal without any Democrat support, with the minority party denouncing the millions earmarked to expand school vouchers.

Politics

Indiana House advances bill that could out trans students

Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 3:02 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana House Republicans advanced a bill Thursday that would require public school teachers to tell parents about students’ social transitions and pronoun changes — a bill that some worry would erode student-teacher trust and force children to come out to their parents prematurely.

Politics

Republicans back bill for tighter Indiana mail voting rules

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 4:41 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana voters would have to submit more identification information to obtain mail-in election ballots under a bill Republicans are advancing through the state Legislature.

Politics

Indiana lawmakers advance ban on all gender-affirming care

Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 3:21 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
This legislative session, conservatives nationwide are hyperfocused on LGBTQ issues in statehouses — introducing bills that target trans athletes and drag performers, and limit gender-affirming care.

Politics

Lawmakers push to reform laws as majority of United States legalize marijuana

Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 10:26 AM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Lawmakers push changes to federal laws on marijuana, with a special focus on banking regulations.

Politics

Indiana ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill pivots to kids’ gender identity

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 5:07 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Teachers in Indiana public schools could be required to tell parents if a student changes their gender identity or preferred name under a bill House committee members approved Monday.

Politics

Amendments introduced Monday to House bill on sexual orientation, gender identity in schools

Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 10:02 AM EST
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By WTHR
The author of House Bill 1608 introduced amendments Monday morning that would change it significantly.

21Investigates

Indiana lawmakers to discuss ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill Monday

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:08 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Indiana House lawmakers are scheduled to discuss a bill that is similar to a Florida law banning the discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in early grades.

Politics

Indiana AG discusses gun lawsuit against Biden Administration

Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 12:39 PM EST
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By Amir Abbas
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita has filed a lawsuit against the Biden Administration for what he describes as federal overreach.

21Investigates

COACHING CONDUCT: Indiana bill aims to fill gap in child seduction laws

Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:34 PM EST
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By Karli VanCleave
Indiana Representative Maureen Bauer says there’s a gap in current Indiana laws surrounding child seduction. Specially crimes committed by coaches, she says that’s why she has authored a bill hoping to change that.

Politics

Indiana’s ban on trial courtroom broadcasts being lifted

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Indiana Supreme Court is lifting the longtime statewide ban on cameras for trials and other hearings in county courtrooms.

Politics

Republicans OK plan tightening Indiana mail-in voting rules

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 3:30 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana Republicans endorsed a new attempt Wednesday to toughen laws on mail-in voting that opponents argue would unnecessarily add hurdles for people seeking to cast election ballots.

Indiana Capital Chronicle

Higher speed limits for trucks clears first hurdle

Updated: Feb. 15, 2023 at 9:19 AM EST
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By Indiana Capital Chronicle
A bill that would raise the speed limit for trucks on certain Indiana roadways advanced to the full Senate Tuesday despite opposition from the state’s largest truck drivers group.

Politics

Lawmakers take a hard look at the dangers teens & kids can face online

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 5:59 PM EST
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By Jamie Bittner
Senate hearing looks at whether legislation is needed to protect children online.

Politics

Former New Jersey Gov Chris Christie to visit Fort Wayne in April

Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 11:43 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
The Allen County Republican Party announces a special guest for their annual Lincoln Day dinner in the spring.

Politics

City sends update on TRAA, anticipates funding request

Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 3:26 PM EST
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By WPTA Staff
The City of Fort Wayne is preparing for a funding request from the Three Rivers Ambulance Authority (TRAA).

Politics

Indiana Republicans back partisan school boards switch

Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 4:35 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana Republicans forged ahead Wednesday with a proposal that would upend the current nonpartisan school board elections across the state despite opponents of the change arguing it would further inject politics into local schools.

Politics

Proposal advances for Indiana driving cards for immigrants

Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 3:05 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Indiana lawmakers pushed ahead for the first time on Tuesday a proposal that would allow immigrants living in the country illegally to obtain state-issued cards giving them permission to drive.

Politics

US Rep. Spartz won’t seek Indiana Senate seat — or new term

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 2:35 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz said Friday she would not seek reelection to her Indiana seat next year or jump into the Republican primary for the state’s open U.S. Senate seat.

Politics

Audrey Davis announces Fort Wayne City Council run

Updated: Feb. 3, 2023 at 1:06 PM EST
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By Evan Harris
Audrey Davis (D) announced her At-Large candidacy bid on Friday morning at the Rousseau Center.

Politics

New bill seeks to have partisan school board positions

Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 5:19 PM EST
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By Taylor Williams
A bill going through the Statehouse is designed to force you to declare a party. Just like in partisan politics, this issue has people divided.

Politics

Bill would lower cost of college for undocumented immigrants in Indiana

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:17 PM EST
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By Mark Peterson
Indiana is one of two states that prohibits undocumented students access to in-state tuition.

Politics

Indiana public health program boost clears legislative panel

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 4:10 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The Indiana governor’s proposal for a broad expansion of county-level public health programs won its first endorsement from state legislators on Wednesday.

Politics

AWS Foundation CEO files for Fort Wayne City Council race

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 3:33 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
The current CEO of the AWS Foundation has filed to run for a Fort Wayne City Council seat.

Politics

Trump endorses Jim Banks in Indiana Senate race

Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 9:31 AM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Former President Donald Trump has endorsed GOP Congressman Jim Banks in the race for the Indiana Senate seat.

Politics

Indiana justices won’t hear 2nd abortion case for now

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 12:09 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
The ACLU and the state attorney general’s office did not immediately reply to requests for comment.

Politics

Ex-Indiana Gov. Daniels won’t seek state’s open U.S. Senate seat

Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 8:47 AM EST
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By WTHR
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels announced Tuesday that he wouldn’t seek that state’s open U.S. Senate seat next year.

Politics

Mayor Tom Henry files to run for fifth term

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 2:46 PM EST
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By Jazlynn Bebout
Mayor Tom Henry (D) has officially filed to run for a fifth term as Fort Wayne’s mayor.

Politics

Rinehart to announce City Council candidacy Monday evening

Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 10:34 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
Melissa Rinehart says she will be announcing her bid for City Council District 2 on Monday.

National

Pence: ‘Mistakes were made’ in classified records handling

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:52 PM EST
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By The Associated Press
Pence said he hadn’t been aware that the documents were in his residence but acknowledged his lack of awareness wasn’t an excuse.

Politics

Mayor Henry delivers State of the City address Tuesday

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 11:55 AM EST
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By Evan Harris
Mayor Tom Henry, according to the release, will be giving his annual address at noon on Wednesday, Feb. 15.
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