Indiana has cut investment ties with Russia amid its invasion of Ukraine. The move comes after Gov. Eric Holcomb ordered an examination of the state's connections to Moscow.

The Indiana High School Athletic Association on Wednesday commended Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb's veto of a bill banning transgender females from participating in girls school sports after the association previously held back from taking an explicit stance on the proposal.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb directed flags at state properties be flown at half-staff Wednesday to honor the life and legacy of former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright.

People opposed to the bill praised the governor's decision, but state and federal Republican lawmakers are still pushing the issue.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed House Bill 1041 late Monday. He said in his veto letter, the bill sent to him fell short of providing clarity and one consistent state policy regarding the fairness in K-12 sports in Indiana.

Hoosiers will no longer have to get a permit to carry a handgun in public, starting July 1, after Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the so-called permitless carry bill into law.

Lawmakers renewed efforts this session to improve early learning opportunities across Indiana, approving changes to focus and grow the mission of the state's Early Learning Advisory Committee.

The bill approved by legislators last week will reduce Indiana's current income tax rate of 3.23% to 2.9% in small steps until its planned full implementation in 2029.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the measure that gained final legislative approval on March 2, according to the governor's office.

Gov. Eric Holcomb vetoed a bill Wednesday, citing concerns about its effect on broadband projects and state agency emergency rules.