Early reaction was mostly positive Thursday to a Senate GOP priority bill that seeks to increase oversight of water withdrawal projects within Indiana. Bill author Sen. Eric Koch, R-Bedford, said Senate Bill 4 intends to add “some regulatory oversight on high volume water transfers” — a move that comes amid an ongoing debate over a pipeline

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun (R) reiterated this week that he’s “amenable” to legalizing medical marijuana in the Hoosier state, but he acknowledged it remains an open question whether Republican lawmakers will even take up the matter.

A potential overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program would include changes such as caps on enrollment and limits on lifetime eligibility. The overhaul would also reintroduce a proposal that the federal government previously blocked because it could lead to a loss of coverage.

The outgoing governor, who had never been elected to political office before, left his imprint on Indiana during his eight years.

The Indiana House GOP’s 2025 legislative priorities hope to build on previous initiatives that aimed to bring down health care and housing costs.

As Mike Braun prepares to take office, state and national politics could threaten his ability to stick to his agenda.

A group of Republican lawmakers in Indiana have introduced a bill to legalize an adult-use cannabis market. House Bill 1630, which was introduced by State Rep. Heath VanNatter, would establish a regulated program and allow those 21 and older to purchase, possess and consume marijuana, according to Indianapolis TV station WXIN.

Hoosiers aren’t bound by a political party when it comes to primaries, but that could change under a bill offered by Republican Rep. Michelle Davis. The legislation is clearly aimed at further eliminating Democratic influence in a state where redistricting and straight party voting have helped Republicans build a supermajority.

Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston wants the nearly three-dozen Illinois counties that have voted to secede to consider redder pastures. Among those, two counties that border Vermilion County, Iroquois County to the north and Edgar County to the south.

House Republicans are putting forward eight bills that represent their priorities for the 2025 Indiana legislative session. The bills are focused on three main points: A balanced budget and fewer regulations Lowering costs while improving services Strengthening Hoosier communities without raising taxes or prices.

A Republican precinct committee caucus selected Vermillion County Commissioners President Tim Yocum as the newest state lawmaker Tuesday.