A Senate committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would require public schools to develop a protocol for armed intruder drills. Several school safety advocates testified in support of the bill, but some lawmakers worry the drills could negatively impact students and staff.

A bill that allows unlicensed child care providers to serve more children for more hours each week easily advanced out of a Senate committee Wednesday, even as Democrats express unease with the measure.

Election officials and voter advocates highlighted several issues with legislation in the Senate Elections Committee this week, including privacy concerns, potential lawsuits and voter suppression.

How do Hoosiers get help with child support problems and questions? Many members of our audience were curious.

Because of a state law passed three years ago and the result of a recent U.S. Supreme Court case, few wetlands in Indiana are protected today.

Proponents say the legislation ensures dog breeders are held to a high standard, while allowing pet stores anywhere in the state to sell dogs. Opponents during Mondays contentious, three-hour hearing say those standards are vague and the bill undercuts local decisions.

Though IDEM said the meeting was canceled because the School City of East Chicago didn't want the media to attend, the district said it was because members of the public tried to force their way in and that IDEM didn't provide adequate security for the meeting.

Whether southern Indiana farmer John Rust will appear on the U.S. Senate Republican primary ballot this spring is now in the hands of the state Supreme Court.

The Republican businessman joins at least four other GOP candidates vying for the seat currently held by Greg Pence.

From bills that aim to raise low reading scores to remedies for students using cellphones in class, lawmakers will spend the second half of session considering bills from the opposite chamber with fresh eyes and advancing initiatives with widespread support.