Marion County Prosecutor Terry Curry said Tuesday that he declined to file charges after the state reached a settlement in which Bennett paid a $5,000 fine. But Curry said Wednesday that he never received the full investigation report from February 2014 and has requested a copy from the inspector general's office to review.

In a statement, Pence calls the executive order an "unacceptable end run around the democratic process."

Indiana's bridges were built to last 75 years, and half are at least 50 years old. INDOT Commissioner Karl Browning says about 7 percent are in what he calls "poor condition."

The federal probe is examining whether Darren Wilson intentionally violated Michael Brown's civil rights. Justice Department veterans say proving he violated federal criminal law will be difficult.

Commissioners in Elkhart and LaGrange counties have rejected a proposal to join other counties in leasing the Indiana Toll Road.

During his address at the swearing in ceremony for House members, Speaker Brian Bosma told lawmakers the GOP will support initiatives to ensure dollars are spent in the classroom.

Each year, Speaker Brian Bosma chooses a cause that House members focus on throughout the session. This year, the focus is on the Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence. He says that will involve charitable donations, weekly education and awareness efforts, and potential legislative action.

The State Senator is in Afghanistan, where he is on active duty with the U.S. Navy.

The administration revealed the review just after the Islamic State took responsibility for killing a third American citizen. It is not clear whether the U.S. will reconsider its no-ransom policy.

Indiana lawmakers are meeting for one day to tackle formalities before starting full-time work on their 2015 session in January.