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The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a federal lawsuit challenging legislation banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, roughly one hour after Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the bill into law.

Speakers for the event included Sen. Shelli Yoder, D-District 40, and public speaker Dana Black.

As the Republican-led Indiana General Assembly pushed through a statewide ban on most abortions during a special session last summer, some lawmakers were hopeful legislation would be introduced this session

Environmental groups and Democrats were blindsided by an amendment that rehashes much of the debate about 2021s controversial wetlands law.

Senate Enrolled Act 334 reduces the SNAP eligibility verification burden for anyone age 60 and up or anyone with a recognized disability.

Republican lawmakers passed a controversial bill out of a Senate committee Wednesday that requires teachers to notify parents if students request a name, title or pronoun change in the classroom. The amended legislation also addresses other issues under the banner of “parents rights."

Republican lawmakers passed a controversial bill out of a Senate committee Wednesday that requires teachers to notify parents if students request a name, title or pronoun change in the classroom. The amended legislation also addresses other issues under the banner of “parents rights." The ame

About 1 in 10 Hoosier families face food insecurity. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – also known as SNAP or food stamps – can help them get food on the table. But requirements to repeatedly reapply for SNAP can be difficult. This week, legislators gave the governor the opportunity to sign a bill alleviating that difficulty for a few people, but not all.

The Republican-controlled Indiana House of Representatives shot down a series of amendments intended to defang a bill banning gender-affirming care for Hoosiers under 18.

About 1 in 10 Hoosier families face food insecurity. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program also known as SNAP or food stamps can help them get food on the table. But requirements to repeatedly reapply for SNAP can be difficult. This week, legislators gave the governor the opportunity to sign a bill alleviating that difficulty for a few people, but not all.