Three more state lawmakers have announced they won't run for reelection this year ahead of the start of the 2024 legislative session.

Legislative committees are important. They're the first time bills are heard and often the only times the public can speak for or against a bill in front of lawmakers that don't represent them. It's also where most bills die.

Gov. Eric Holcomb said the top priority for his final year in office will be providing more "awareness and access to existing state resources.

The session beginning Jan. 8 must adjourn by March 14 and will be closed to items with a fiscal impact.

Early education programs made small but significant gains last year and will likely be one of the education topics tackled by lawmakers again in 2024.

The Republican represents House District 51, which includes portions of LaGrange and Steuben counties in northeast Indiana.

Business leaders hope lawmakers will address health issues they say are burdening businesses in the state.

Lawmakers agree it's important for kids to be in school. But they have different ideas on how to address chronic absenteeism during the upcoming legislative session.

Lawmakers shared more detailed plans this week about their education goals for the upcoming legislative session. The discussions revealed divisions on how to address topics like work-based learning, low third grade reading scores and early education.

Gov. Eric Holcomb defended the timeline process for a water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Boone County for a massive, high-tech development grounded by a multi-billion dollar investment from Eli Lilly.