The short session began earlier than usual due to a late-year push to address congressional redistricting ahead of the 2026 elections.

Community banks are the backbone of local economies, and the regulatory environment that governs them is undergoing significant change.

Earned wage access allows employees to access wages they have already earned before their regular payday. These services will likely continue to grow in Indiana and throughout the country.

Indy Reads and LISC Indianapolis address workforce literacy and economic opportunity.

These updates address outdated fixed-dollar thresholds that subjected smaller banks to requirements meant for larger ones.

As we look forward, there are many challenges that will influence our collective strategic direction as community banks.