Natural Resources Commission stands out as unnecessary change in bill

By: Niki Kelly

Outlets: Indiana Capital Chronicle

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 802

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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After decades of watching state government in motion, there are a few standout commissions that have shown themselves to be effective, transparent and vital to Indiana. The members show up; they listen; they govern.

And one of them is about to be eliminated.

Buried in a 456-page bill reforming Indiana’s hundreds of boards and commissions is the deletion of the Natural Resources Commission.

It’s one of 65 on the chopping block as lawmakers look …

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