Republican Sen. Jim Tomes sent an email to members of the Indiana GOP's state committee, announcing his intention to seek the Republican nomination for governor.

The Indiana Republican Party will choose its replacement for Mike Pence on the gubernatorial ticket in a little more than a week.

WFYI News explores the latest shakeups in Indiana politics with Gov. Mike Pence's departure to join Donald Trump at the top of the GOP ticket, and Baron Hill's exit from the U.S. Senate race and Evan Bayh's entrance.

Rep. Rokita, former Indiana secretary of state, proposed federal legislation last month that would tighten eligibility for free school lunch programs across the country.

Republican Todd Rokita, who represents Indiana's 4th district, would tighten eligibility requirements that allow high-poverty schools to take full advantage of free and reduced lunch programs.

Rep. Todd Rokita says the federal highway bill recently passed by Congress provides reliability in funding, eliminating the worry and stress for the state and contractors as they plan for the future of the Hoosier State's roads.