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Details on long-expected Lebanon Meta data center campus unveiled

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Details on long-expected Meta data center campus unveiled • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The worst kept secret in the state — Meta building a $10 billion data center campus in Lebanon — was officially unveiled Wednesday with complete details on water, electricity and community…
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February 11, 2026 at 10:23 PM
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State receives first monthly payment for ICE detainees

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State receives first monthly payment for ICE detainees • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana has received its first payment for housing ICE detainees at the Miami Correctional Facility in northern Indiana — $1.17 million.
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February 11, 2026 at 8:38 PM
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Indiana committee shifts gears — moves to ban crypto ATM's altogether

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Indiana committee advances crypto ATM ban, weakened pension investment bill • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Hoosier lawmakers on Wednesday pushed their attempt to regulate digital currency kiosks — commonly known as cryptocurrency ATMs — into an all-out ban.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:00 PM
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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program
Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program • Indiana Capital Chronicle
For Indiana’s syringe exchange programs to survive, they might face new restrictions that public health advocates say will undercut efforts to help intravenous drug abusers kick their addictions.
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February 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
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Veteran journalist, communicator named as Indianapolis-area media market critic

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Veteran journalist, communicator named as Indianapolis-area media market critic • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Poynter Institute has hired journalist Tracey Compton as the first-ever Indianapolis Public Editor.
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February 11, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Breast cancer survival rates higher in Medicaid expansion states, study finds

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Breast cancer survival rates higher in Medicaid expansion states, study finds • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Women with breast cancer living in states that expanded Medicaid eligibility were less likely to die from the disease, a new study shows
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February 11, 2026 at 3:01 PM
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Indiana Senate sends 'Let Kids be Kids' child supervision bill to governor

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Indiana Senate sends ‘Let Kids Be Kids’ child supervision bill to governor • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Parents who let kids bike, walk or play outside wouldn’t face neglect claims under a bill sent Tuesday to Gov. Mike Braun.
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February 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program

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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program • Indiana Capital Chronicle
For Indiana’s syringe exchange programs to survive, they might face new restrictions that public health advocates say will undercut efforts to help intravenous drug abusers kick their addictions.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:05 PM
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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program

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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program • Indiana Capital Chronicle
For Indiana’s syringe exchange programs to survive, they might face new restrictions that public health advocates say will undercut efforts to help intravenous drug abusers kick their addictions.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program

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Push for tighter rules looms over Indiana needle exchange program • Indiana Capital Chronicle
For Indiana’s syringe exchange programs to survive, they might face new restrictions that public health advocates say will undercut efforts to help intravenous drug abusers kick their addictions.
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February 11, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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State announces workshops for feedback on water plan

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State announces workshops around the state for feedback on water plan • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The state will host seven workshops across Indiana to allow Hoosiers to provide input on the development of Indiana’s statewide water inventory and management plan
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February 10, 2026 at 7:44 PM
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As online child exploitation tips climb, Indiana governor calls for tougher controls on social media

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As online child exploitation tips climb, Indiana governor calls for tougher controls on social media • Indiana Capital Chronicle
After Indiana State Police arrested nearly 500 in child exploitation cases, Gov. Mike Braun wants more social media company ccountability.
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February 10, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings

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Trump shuts out Democratic governors from traditional White House gatherings • Indiana Capital Chronicle
President Donald Trump decided to exclude Democratic governors from a traditional annual meeting at the White House
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February 10, 2026 at 5:06 PM
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More Indiana college degree programs in jeopardy

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More Indiana college degree programs in jeopardy • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana lawmakers revisited a provision that would require state officials to potentially eliminate certain low-wage college degree programs
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February 10, 2026 at 4:01 PM
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Lawmakers looking to require more information on Indiana child abuse investigations

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Lawmakers looking to require more information on Indiana child abuse investigations • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Indiana’s Department of Child Services would have to publicly release more information about child abuse cases resulting in deaths under changes moving through the Legislature.
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February 10, 2026 at 3:00 PM
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Nonprofit Indiana hospital systems under lawmaker pricing benchmark in second annual state analysis

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Nonprofit Indiana hospital systems under lawmaker pricing benchmark in second annual state analysis • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The state's five largest nonprofit hospital systems again cleared a statutory pricing benchmark in 2024, according to a new state report
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February 10, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions

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'Losing the fight': Parents urge action as Indiana House revisits youth social media restrictions • Indiana Capital Chronicle
An Indiana House committee is weighing whether to revive youth social media restrictions inside a wide-ranging education agency bill.
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February 10, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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BMV rule barring gender marker changes effective this week

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BMV rule barring gender marker changes effective this week • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles will no longer provide customers with the option to change their gender on their Indiana credential
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February 9, 2026 at 8:15 PM
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New senator takes office for final weeks of Indiana legislative session

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New senator takes office for final weeks of Indiana legislative session • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Senate returned to its full 50-person membership as Republican Nick McKinley took office on Monday.
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February 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
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Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult
Trump’s calls to ‘nationalize’ elections have state, local election officials bracing for tumult • Indiana Capital Chronicle
State and local election officials are bracing for the prospect of federal action after President Donald Trump’s call to “nationalize” elections.
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February 9, 2026 at 3:19 PM
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A final list of candidate filings for House, Senate and Congress
A final list of candidate filings for House, Senate and Congress • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The Indiana Capital Chronicle has provided weekly updates of the Republican and Democratic candidate filings for Indiana’s congressional and legislative seats going into the May 5 primary.
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February 9, 2026 at 2:19 PM
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COMMENTARY: With all due respect

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With all due respect • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The loss of respectable and civil politics is an alarmingly new challenge.  Gone are the days of collegial bipartisan agreement.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:15 PM
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As lawmakers reshape local governance, debate grows over who should control Indiana’s schools

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As lawmakers reshape local governance, debate grows over who should control Indiana’s schools • Indiana Capital Chronicle
Hoosier lawmakers can no longer seize control of entire school districts, but new legislation seeks to majorily rewrite some local governance.
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February 9, 2026 at 1:13 PM
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Surprise US House candidate filing joins GOP Indiana Senate battles as key primaries

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Surprise US House candidate filing joins GOP Indiana Senate battles as key primaries • Indiana Capital Chronicle
The threats of political retaliation by President Donald Trump will loom over this spring’s Republican primary campaigns.
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February 6, 2026 at 9:52 PM
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COMMENTARY: Natural Resources Commission stands out as unnecessary board change in bill

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Natural Resources Commission stands out as unnecessary change in bill • Indiana Capital Chronicle
After decades of watching state government in motion, there are a few standout commissions that have shown themselves to be effective, transparent and vital to Indiana. The members show up, they…
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February 6, 2026 at 3:45 PM