Over the last few months, there have been a variety of House and Senate bills presented in Indiana courts related to the LBGTQ+ community. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) is currently tracking 451 bills of this type across the country.

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HB 1608, SB 480, SB 354, SB 12 and HB 1569 are five of the most widely covered bills in this legislative session. Throughout this process many people have vocalized their support or opposition for these bills. Here's what you need to know.

In the 2024 legislative session, there were many bills introduced in both the Indiana Senate and House. More than 70 of these bills pertained to the state of education, affecting both students and staff from the K-12 to collegiate levels. The session ran from Jan. 8 to March 14. Below are four of the bills that were passed, and how their implementation may impact the future of education in Indiana.

On Nov. 1, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ran out as a result of the U.S. government shutdoen. As of Nov. 11, the Trump Administration agreed to pay up to 65% of SNAP benefits, although there are likely to be delays in the rollout of this funding.