Faith leaders held a funeral service Thursday for those they say are "marked for death" by the federal tax and spending cut bill.

Lack of affordable and accessible child care affects thousands of Hoosier families. And according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, child care issues cost the state more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year. One advocacy group is working to increase child care access across the state.

While the vast majority of new laws passed each year take effect on July 1, some measures go into effect much later.

The vast majority of new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year take effect July 1.

Foster youth and emancipated minors in Indiana are now able to open their own bank accounts without parental consent. One advocate said the new law will help many teenagers learn how to manage their money.

Gov. Mike Braun was given slightly more expansive authority this year to explore tolling Indiana's interstate highways.

Up to 40 middle and upper management positions could be eliminated as the Indiana Department of Child Services said it aims to devote more resources to frontline services.

The request comes shortly after Gov. Mike Braun suggested that state lawmakers take up debate on capital punishment.

A property tax case heard by the Indiana Supreme Court this week could have a huge impact on local government and school finances — and, some worry, throw the state's property tax assessment system into chaos.

At issue was how the lower courts should handle President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship, which limited citizenship only to children born of parents with permanent status to be in the U.S.