A measure aimed at simplifying the state's tax code is on its way to the House floor, but the version committee members passed doesn't include as many changes as Gov. Mike Pence was pushing for.

A top budget priority for Republicans is to direct more money toward fast-growing suburban school districts. House Speaker Brian Bosma hasn't given specifics, but the House plan would top Pence's proposal last month to increase total school spending by 2 percent in the budget's first year and 1 percent in the second year.

A new report says Indiana's rate of teenagers considering suicide in the last year is the worst in the nation. And the rate of Hoosier teenagers attempting suicide is second highest in the country.

The House Public Policy Committee approved a bill aimed at helping the state's gaming industry. But, before the measure can appear before the full House for a vote, it must first pass muster in the chamber's fiscal committee.

The first half of Indiana's fiscal year ended on a high note in December. A strong showing for the month helped the state come in just below overall projections. But the state's performance dipped again in January as Indiana took in about $63 million less than expected.

Legislative leaders said Thursday they're prepared to ram through legislation if needed to make the state's ISTEP test shorter - but won't consider Superintendent Glenda Ritz's proposal to pause the school grading system for one year.

Senate Minority Leader Tim Lanane's amendment would allow the governor and the four legislative caucus leaders to each appoint a member, and nine other members would be added, one from each congressional district.

The committee is considering a slew of amendments Wednesday aimed at pleasing both sides in the long-running issue.

Lake and LaPorte counties are preparing to finalize their offer to lease the Indiana Toll Road.

Lawmakers are trying to make a critical overdose intervention drug more available to the public.