Indiana House committee discusses, hears testimony on welfare fraud bill

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 5, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 5, 2026, 12:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/05/indiana-house-committee-discusses-hears-testimony-on-welfare-fraud-bill/

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The House Ways and Means committee discussed and heard testimony Wednesday on a welfare fraud bill, with the majority of those testifying speaking against the bill while the bill author and state officials doubled down on the need for the bill. Senate Bill 1, authored by State Sen. Chris Garten, R-...