Indiana bill militarizing the National Guard passes Senate

Source Chicago Tribune
Original Load Date Feb. 25, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Last Updated Feb. 25, 2026, 6:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.chicagotribune.com/2026/02/25/indiana-bill-militarizing-the-national-guard-passes-senate/

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A bill that would allow for the militarization of the Indiana National Guard passed the Senate Tuesday, after seven Democratic amendments failed Monday. House Bill 1343, authored by State Rep. Steve Bartels, allows the Indiana National Guard’s leader, the adjutant general, to establish a “military ...