Senate Republican Leader David Long is urging both sides of the debate around Indiana's high-fenced deer hunting preserves to work out a deal before he lets a bill legalizing the facilities advance.

The Indiana House easily approved legislation repealing the state's common construction wage, and the bill's support in the Senate looks strong. Pushing the issue to summer study committee could be opponents' best hope.

Despite its easy approval by the Senate, legislation establishing a new energy efficiency program for the state faces heavy criticism from environmental and consumer advocacy groups. Much of the outcry comes because of what's known as "lost revenue recovery."

A $2 million project to beautify the plaza west of the Indiana Statehouse could start as soon as September if it's approved by the General Assembly.

The House this week easily approved legislation aimed at making it easier for midwives to operate legally in Indiana. But, the bill's future is less certain in the Senate.

President Obama's nominee cleared a major hurdle to succeed Eric Holder. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-8 to send the nomination to the full chamber where it is expected to pass.

The General Assembly passed the halfway mark of its 2015 legislative session Wednesday. Two of the state's top lawmakers think their parties have accomplished so far, and what they hope to do as the session continues.

Gov. Mike Pence says he's opposed to expansion of gaming in Indiana but won't tell the public how he defines expansion.

The bill was defeated after several lawmakers voiced concerns about the state requiring parents to vaccinate. Something House Minority Leader Scott Pelath says wasn't a part of the bill.

The Senate Tuesday passed a bill banning doctors from performing abortions if the procedures are requested for the sole reason of the fetus' gender or disability.