Indiana Senate passes bill aimed at tackling fraud

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Jan. 23, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Jan. 23, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/01/23/indiana-senate-passes-bill-aimed-at-tackling-fraud/

Article Preview

The Senate approved a social services bill, which is a Senate Republican priority and intended to address fraud, on Thursday. Senate Bill 1, authored by State Sen. Chris Garten, R-Charlestown, was filed to prevent fraud and contain state spending on welfare programs because “Americans are outraged ...