As data center development continues across Indiana drawing economic praise but growing concern over energy and land use lawmakers advanced little legislation in the 2026 session to regulate the tech sector.
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Indianapolis group protests military campaign in Iran
An Indianapolis group gathered at Military Park in Indianapolis Saturday evening to protest the Trump administration’s military actions in Iran.
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Residents urge Braun, lawmakers to regulate Indiana’s growing data center industry
Indiana residents and environmental groups gathered at the State Library to urge lawmakers to regulate the state’s rapidly expanding data center industry.
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Monthly vigil renews push to end ICE detention in Indiana after one immigrant dies
Multifaith leaders held their seventh vigil to oppose ICE detention at Miami Correctional Facility. The vigil comes a week after ICE immigrant detainee 59-year-old Lorth Sim died in custody at Miami Correctional.
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ICE protesters march to Gov. Braun’s mansion
Hundreds of ICE protestors joined a cold, Sunday evening march on Indianapolis’ north side.
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Ivy Tech is getting a mission makeover. Here’s what could change
Legislation would reshape Ivy Tech Community College governance, add workforce-focused board expertise and require research aligning degrees with employer needs.
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The cost of ICE arrests: Immigrants paying more for bond
Immigration arrests have become more common under the Trump administration, and the financial strain has increased for immigrants in jail.
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Indiana bill aligns state with Trump administration’s immigration enforcement goals
Indiana lawmakers overhauled an immigration bill Monday to further align with the Trump Administrations immigration enforcement policies.
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A guide to your rights at Indiana protests, in the streets, and at school
As communities throughout the country organize against immigration enforcement, heres what to know about protesting in Indiana.
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The Marion County jail reached capacity and will no longer hold people for ICE beyond 48 hours
Sheriff Kerry Forestal said the jail reached capacity as a result of 175 people convicted of state crimes awaiting transfer to state prison facilities and could result in a budgetary shortfall of around $2.7 million for the office.
