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Indiana Senate Advances Bears Stadium Authority Proposal

1/30/2026

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The Indiana Senate advanced a bill to create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to attract the Chicago Bears, which has passed the Senate and awaits approval from the House and Governor Mike Braun.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is lobbying lawmakers to back the proposal.
Bill language could limit project labor agreements and affect local labor support.
The Bears are weighing multiple Northwest Indiana sites, signaling regional political and economic implications.

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The Indiana Senate advanced a bill to create a Northwest Indiana Stadium Authority to attract the Chicago Bears, which has passed the Senate and awaits approval from the House and Governor Mike Braun.
Gary Mayor Eddie Melton is lobbying lawmakers to back the proposal.
Bill language could limit project labor agreements and affect local labor support.
The Bears are weighing multiple Northwest Indiana sites, signaling regional political and economic implications.