Lawmakers passed a measure last year that says most students who do not pass the state's third grade reading exam cannot move forward to fourth grade. The House gave its final approval this week for…

A bill that could keep coal plants online and give tax incentives to small modular nuclear reactors is headed to the governor’s desk. Some lawmakers question whether Hoosiers should pay for those…

A measure meant to increase transparency about human sexuality education in schools passed both legislative chambers Wednesday without language to repeal instruction about consent to sexual activity.

Republican leaders plan to make up a $2 billion budget revenue shortfall by raising the cigarette tax, cutting public health and higher education funding, and spending down budget reserves.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita and Secretary of State Diego Morales are suing the Trump administration over citizenship information. The lawsuit stems from a request last fall that the federal…

A central Indiana Girl Scout made repealing the sales tax on menstrual products the goal of her Gold Award. With a “bleak” revenue forecast and the state’s constitutional requirement to pass a…

Gov. Mike Braun released two executive orders on Monday that focus on the state's natural resources. One aims to develop a new market for Indiana’s toxic coal ash waste, while the other would further…

Republican budget architects said they made “a lot of progress” over the weekend crafting a state budget that takes into account $2 billion less in revenue than previously thought. But those leaders…

A far-reaching education deregulation measure passed through the Indiana Senate Tuesday. The bill advanced despite fierce debate and concern from some lawmakers that it removes guidelines for…

Gov. Mike Braun is withdrawing about 50 Indiana National Guard members from the southern U.S. border, ending a deployment that goes back to early 2024.

Indiana’s major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike Braun signed the measure Tuesday.

Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana’s largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to…

Though it was amended to put more of the risk on tech companies, House Bill 1007 could still raise Hoosiers’ electric bills and prolong coal pollution in Indiana communities.

“All options are on the table” for the state budget as lawmakers will have $2 billion less to spend than previously expected.

Gov. Mike Braun unveiled a new health initiative which makes several significant changes to Indiana’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. The top U.S. health official said the changes go further than any other state’s so far.

The Senate advanced the budget bill Tuesday, a $46.8 billion spending plan that will evolve further over the next several days.

President Trump this week sent out a series of executive orders propping up the coal industry and sidestepping the need for climate action. Now Indiana Gov. Mike Braun has signed similar orders.

Senate Democrats proposed a series of amendments to the budget Monday that would generate more money for the state — and Republicans rejected them all.

Educators rallied at the Statehouse Monday to protest measures they said will hurt public education. One of those measures involves the complete dissolution of a public school district, but state…

The Senate gave its final stamp of approval to a major property tax reform package Tuesday, sending the measure to the governor.

Democratic lawmakers say the House GOP property tax overhaul plan is not “ready for primetime.” Republican lawmakers pushed the overhaul through committee along party lines.

House Republicans unveiled a property tax plan Friday they say will mean a majority of homeowners pay less on their property tax bills in 2026 than in 2025.

The Indiana Department of Health confirmed Monday the state's first measles case in more than a year. Measles is a highly contagious respiratory disease caused by a virus.

The state of Indiana is preparing to replace the consulting firm it works with to help prepare its Medicaid forecasts after a forecasting miss in 2023 that put the state $1 billion off the mark for…

Lawmakers removed some of the more controversial policies — like guidelines for the 340B Drug Pricing Program and site neutrality — in the process.

There’s no shortage of controversial energy and environment bills this legislative session — from who should pay to develop small nuclear reactors to defining natural gas as “clean energy.” But there…

A coalition of nonpartisan voting rights groups is challenging a voter citizenship check that is set to take effect this summer. The groups say the legislation violates federal law and makes…

The House approves a bill forcing school board races to become partisan. A ban on governments supporting obscene performances advances to the Senate. And a transgender collegiate sports ban goes to…

A House committee amended controversial legislation that will reintroduce previously halted work reporting requirements to Indiana's Medicaid expansion program.

House Republicans unveiled a property tax plan Friday they say will mean a majority of homeowners pay less on their property tax bills in 2026 than in 2025.

Despite concerns about protections from intrusive exams and “bad faith” grievances, the measure was passed by the Senate with bipartisan support.

Indiana House Republicans voted to give anyone the right to sue local governments to stop performances they think are obscene.

School board candidates would be forced to choose a political label for the ballot under a bill narrowly approved by the House Monday.

Indiana lawmakers are considering a new pilot program that would emphasize mastery-based education — a teaching approach that focuses on the mastery of specific skills or knowledge rather than the…

The Indiana Department of Transportation has a new commissioner for the second time since Gov. Mike Braun took office in January.

Indiana House Democrats have a property tax reform proposal they say is a “happy medium” between relief for homeowners and support for local governments and schools.

Susan Schechter serves on the board for Fairfield Township in Tippecanoe County. She said many people there struggle to pay their rent and utility bills, and it’s not fair to make them fund a…

The Indiana Department of Health issued guidance to local and county health departments to stop accepting gender change requests for Indiana birth records. IDOH said it was to comply with Gov. Mike…

AES Indiana plans to convert the Petersburg Generating Station from coal to natural gas. If Senate Bill 178 becomes law, its possible it could open up the plant to receive clean energy grant funding.

An advocate said consistent communication with the state is especially important with the recent change to a 180 day timeline for service plans and assessments.

A Senate committee passed a measure to ban transgender women from competing in collegiate athletics. Democrats proposed several amendments to pull back or clarify the measure — all failed along party…

Indiana will set aside 200 child care vouchers for foster families if the governor signs a bill sent to his desk Monday.

Indiana will create an online portal for Hoosier farmers, a one-stop-shop for them to connect with the government.

Third house forums are public events where Hoosiers can meet with their representatives. For state lawmakers, those usually take place during the legislative session from January through March or…

A proposal that could increase the amount of time high school students leave school for religious instruction sparked concern among some lawmakers. Part of SB 255 would remove the current time limit…

Indiana is a stroke of the governor’s pen away from expanding its Lifeline Law to shield more young people from underage drinking charges.

Indiana teachers could receive paid parental leave in a measure advanced by House lawmakers Wednesday. Schools are not currently required to provide parental leave, but an amendment to SB 146 would…

The 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, which will last about four months and include a new state budget, begins Wednesday.

The Monroe County Health Department will continue to process requests to change a person’s gender on their birth certificate, despite changes made at the state level.

The Indiana Senate passed a resolution in support of pregnancy care centers — but advocates said they have “serious concerns” about the move from lawmakers. Some OB-GYNs said it’s important to understand what pregnancy care centers are, and what they are not.