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The Indiana Citizen @indianacitizen.org · Feb 18
Hoosier Christian nationalists have a champion in the Statehouse who is literally one heartbeat away from becoming governor of Indiana.

But what are they planning to do with their newfound influence?

That’s the question The Indiana Citizen hopes to answer.

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One Heartbeat Away - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
Do Christian nationalists Have an Agenda for Indiana? Featured Piece A Note from the Publisher of the Indiana Citizen Hoosier Christian nationalists have a champion in the Statehouse who is literally ...
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The Indiana House paused this week to honor two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle whose careers followed different paths but converged in the same place: a chamber that rose in unanimous standing ovation to thank them for their service.

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A LASTING IMPACT: Two lawmakers honored as House bids farewell to Reps. Sue Errington, Shane Lindauer - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 12, 2026 The Indiana House paused this week to honor two lawmakers from opposite sides of the aisle whose careers followed different paths but converged…
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February 14, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Almost a decade ago, I took a tour of The Washington Post with some students.

We were in the nation’s capital shooting video for a documentary. A friend with connections was kind enough to arrange the walk-through of the Post.

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Krull Commentary: The Washington Post, a requiem - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com February 11, 2026 Almost a decade ago, I took a tour of The Washington Post with some students. We…
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February 13, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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The bill providing security for Indiana’s appellate judges passed easily through the Indiana House this week after the measure was amended to clarify the language regarding campaign finance reports.

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PROTECTING THE JUDICIARY: Indiana House amends and passes court security bill - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 12, 2026 The bill providing security for Indiana’s appellate judges passed easily through the Indiana House this week after the measure was amended to…
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February 13, 2026 at 1:03 PM
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Indiana House Republicans advanced sweeping immigration legislation Tuesday that would require local governments, colleges and employers to cooperate with federal immigration enforcement — cementing the state’s alignment with...

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Indiana House Republicans move to align state law with Trump’s deportation push - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 10, 2026 Indiana House Republicans advanced sweeping immigration legislation Tuesday that would require local governments, colleges and employers to…
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February 13, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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An Indiana House committee advanced a measure that would allow counties to continue operating syringe exchanges on Tuesday — but only after shortening what would have been a 10-year extension to just two years, and requiring those...

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House panel sharply curtails bill that would extend Indiana’s syringe exchange programs - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 10, 2026 An Indiana House committee advanced a measure that would allow counties to continue operating syringe exchanges on Tuesday — but only after…
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February 12, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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A conservative split over syringe exchanges is resurfacing this year, with Indiana Republicans invoking faith — and reaching drastically different conclusions — as they consider whether to extend the state’s existing policy for another decade.

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Push to extend Indiana’s syringe exchanges revives a familiar conservative fracture - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Sydney Byerly The Indiana Citizen February 9, 2026 A conservative split over syringe exchanges is resurfacing this year, with Indiana Republicans invoking faith — and reaching drastically…
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February 12, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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In 1978, the Kentucky legislature introduced the controversial law KRS 158.178, which required a permanent copy of the Ten Commandments to be framed on a wall in each public elementary and secondary school in the state.

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Indiana’s failed 10 Commandments bill was part of an ongoing national debate - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Savannah Shotwell TheStatehouseFile.com February 9, 2026 In 1978, the Kentucky legislature introduced the controversial law KRS…
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Despite the inclement weather and a last-minute scramble for child care, Ryan Price returned to the Indiana Statehouse last week to fix a potential problem with his candidacy paperwork.

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‘UNCONSCIONABLE’ CONFUSION: Indiana candidates rush to refile after concerns over authentication - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 10, 2026 Despite the inclement weather and a last-minute scramble for child care, Ryan Price returned to the Indiana Statehouse last week to fix a…
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February 11, 2026 at 11:02 AM
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Indiana legislators are considering a bill to eliminate college degrees that don’t exist.

Senate Bill 199 would force public colleges to cut any major where graduates earn less than high school grads — except there are no such majors...

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Hicks Commentary: Indiana General Assembly using Copy-and-Paste Legislation from Out of State - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 8, 2026 Indiana legislators are…
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February 10, 2026 at 5:07 PM
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During the Indiana Senate’s session on Monday, the newest member of the legislative chamber took the oath of office.

Nick McKinley, R-Marion, was sworn in by Indiana Chief Justice Loretta Rush and will serve the remainder of Sen. Andy Zay’s term...

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NEW STATE SENATOR: GOP’s McKinley sworn in for District 17 seat, replacing Zay - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 10, 2026 During the Indiana Senate’s session on Monday, the newest member of the legislative chamber took the oath of office. Nick McKinley, R-Marion,…
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February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
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Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Indiana, once told me a story.

It happened when I was working on a documentary about the now deceased former U.S. Sen. Richard Lugar, R-Indiana. I had asked Hamilton about his...

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Krull Commentary: Lee Hamilton’s lesson for us - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com February 6, 2026 Former U.S. Rep. Lee Hamilton, D-Indiana, once told me a story. It happened when I…
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February 9, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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A provision in Senate Bill 291, preventing the disclosure of personal information about state judges and justices, drew a second look from some legislators during a House committee hearing on Wednesday and is causing one First...

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PRIVATE OR PUBLIC? Court security bill scrutinized over banned info, including campaign aid reports - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 6, 2026 A provision in Senate Bill 291, preventing the disclosure of personal information about state judges and justices, drew a second look from…
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February 9, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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A key piece of affordability legislation passed the Indiana Senate on Jan 27. Senate Bill 197 addresses the aftermath of high utility costs, medical bills, and other debts, preventing debt collectors from taking so much out of a paycheck or...

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Macey Commentary: Raising garnishment floor will help Hoosiers during affordability crisis - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Erin Macey Indiana Poverty Community Action Institute February 6, 2026 A key piece of affordability legislation passed the Indiana Senate on Jan 27. Senate Bill 197 addresses the aftermath of high…
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February 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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The first time I worked with Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany, was in 2016 when I was director of the Indiana High School Press Association. He offered to sponsor a student press bill in the Indiana General Assembly. Another...

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Hadley Commentary: A lesson from state Rep. Ed Clere - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Diana Hadley special to TheStatehouseFile.com February 4, 2026 The first time I worked with Rep. Ed Clere, R-New Albany, was in 2016…
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February 7, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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At Goodwill Horizon House in Indianapolis on Jan. 28, it was 13 degrees outside, and dozens of volunteers were bundled up in layer upon layer, preparing to head off at dusk.

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In Marion County, different attitudes and approaches to the issue of homelessness - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Savannah Shotwell TheStatehouseFile.com February 5, 2026 At Goodwill Horizon House in Indianapolis on Jan. 28, it was 13 degrees…
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February 6, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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Recently, Michael Hicks of Ball State University published in this outlet 1,114 words to crucify Christian nationalists. It was a worthy act. But he stopped short of decrying the explicit public support for all “religious”...

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Marcus Commentary: Religious organizations reaping financial windfall from tax code - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Morton J. Marcus February 3, 2026 Recently, Michael Hicks of Ball State University published in this outlet 1,114 words to crucify Christian nationalists. It was a worthy act. But he stopped short…
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February 5, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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At the base of all policy disputes is a foundational question: What is government for? What sort of decisions are properly within the remit of the state, and which must be left to individuals exercising their...

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Kennedy Commentary: Christian nationalists are at it again - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published by Sheila Kennedy on her blog, “A Jaundiced Look at the World We Live In.” By Sheila Kennedy January 31, 2026 At the base of all policy disputes is a foundational…
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February 3, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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After several failed attempts in recent legislative sessions, a bill that opponents say will criminalize homelessness passed the Indiana Senate on last week, increasing the stake in another fight over whether the best way...

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FIGHT OVER HOMELESSNESS: New effort to ban street camping gains traction in Statehouse - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen February 3, 2026 After several failed attempts in recent legislative sessions, a bill that opponents say will criminalize homelessness passed the Indiana…
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February 3, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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The value of the U.S. dollar dropped against most foreign currencies in late January, while dollar-denominated gold and silver prices rose by record rates. In normal times, this would dominate every news...

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Hicks Commentary: It’s Sell Off America Time Around the World - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published on the Ball State University Center for Business and Economic Research Weekly Commentary blog. By Michael J. Hicks February 1, 2026 The value of the U.S. dollar…
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February 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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The religious right sure knows how to bite the hand that feeds it.

The usual suspects here in Indiana—the Indiana Family Institute, etc.—managed to push a bill through the Indiana House of Representatives that...

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Krull Commentary: Your faith is and should be your concern - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com January 28, 2026 The religious right sure knows how to bite the hand that feeds it. The usual…
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January 30, 2026 at 5:04 PM
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Lawmakers hope to broaden Indiana’s already near-total ban on abortion - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Chloe White TheStatehouseFile.com January 29, 2026 As winter weather slowed activity at the Statehouse this week, debate over abortion…
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January 30, 2026 at 2:16 PM
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According to results of a poll released this week, young, voting-age Hoosiers have a bleak outlook and do not believe change can come through the ballot box.

The poll, conducted in late October 2025 by Bellwether Research and Hart...

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‘WANT THEIR VOICES HEARD’: ReCenter poll sheds light on why young Hoosiers aren’t voting - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 29, 2026 According to results of a poll released this week, young, voting-age Hoosiers have a bleak outlook and do not believe change can come through…
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January 30, 2026 at 11:43 AM
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In response to the Braun administration’s effort to install a Ten Commandments monument on Statehouse grounds, the ACLU of Indiana is asserting not only is the state too late in asking but also placing the statue on public...

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‘LAW HAS NOT CHANGED’: ACLU of Indiana argues putting Ten Commandments statue on Statehouse lawn is still unconstitutional - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
By Marilyn Odendahl The Indiana Citizen January 29, 2026 In response to the Braun administration’s effort to install a Ten Commandments monument on Statehouse grounds, the ACLU of Indiana is…
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January 29, 2026 at 1:26 PM
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Once again, the lies, distortions and mistruths flowed forth almost before the sound of the last gunshot had quieted.

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Krull Commentary: Another Minnesota shooting, another flood of lies - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This column was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By John Krull TheStatehouseFile.com January 26, 2026 Once again, the lies, distortions and mistruths flowed forth almost before the…
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January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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At Interchurch Food Pantry of Johnson County, birthday cake is possible because of an intricate system the pantry calls “food rescue.” Rescuing food allows Executive Director Carol Phipps and her team not only to keep Central Indiana...

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With creativity and resourcefulness, food pantries weather hard times once again - THE INDIANA CITIZEN
This story was originally published by TheStatehouseFile.com. By Anna Cecil, Annika Hauer, Elizah Rendorio and Florian Knowles The Statehouse Reporting Project January 27, 2026 Outside the small,…
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January 28, 2026 at 1:25 PM