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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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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. -
Lawmakers have long considered ways to reduce township government. Legislative efforts may finally be set up to pass. -
Indiana’s children are faring better than they were a year ago, according to an annual review of child well-being. The State of the Child presentation at the Indiana Statehouse this week highlighted new data that examines youth outcomes including health, education, economic and family factors.
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