Indiana law, unlike many states, allows the courts to involuntarily commit people to a treatment facility for substance abuse, not just psychiatric disorders. But that power is rarely used because of a lack of resources.

Citing concerns from both the current mayor and his selected replacement, a city councilor will pull her proposed $30,000 raise for the position of Indianapolis mayor.

In just a few weeks, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard will join the ranks notable past mayors of the state's largest city.

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.

Indiana brought in about $21 million more than predicted in November, roughly 2 percent above target. Revenues were boosted by strong individual income tax collections, nearly $30 million better than projected.

Gov. Mike Pence wants the Obama administration to halt an evaluation of the HIP 2.0 program, arguing that the contractor chosen by the federal government is biased against Indiana's healthcare program.

The tax amnesty program, which allowed Hoosiers who owed back taxes to repay them without penalties, interest or fines, brought in $100 million in its two-month period.

Gov. Mike Pence Tuesday announced the most aggressive steps yet coming out of his Drug Task Force to help address Indiana's substance abuse crisis.

Mayor Greg Ballard doesn't argue against that the salary for mayor of Indy is low compared to other major metros, but the Republican is not entirely on board with a proposed increase being pushed by some city councilors right before new terms begin.

The effort follows up on Donnelly's 2014 legislation that allowed all military members to receive annual mental health screenings.