The bill's author says it could improve social and emotional support in schools, and ultimately, make them safer.

The new Toll Road lease will generate $1 billion for the state over the next two years. The money will come from increased tolls on trucks.

Democratic Rep. Joe Taylor said in a statement Monday that he is stepping down immediately to take a position with the United Auto Workers International Union.

House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he'll cooperate fully with any ethics investigation into accusations about his use of campaign funds to allegedly intimidate a former intern.

Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Centerville) will become the new committee chairman in the 2019 General Assembly.

Republican Brian Bosma, who first became Indiana House speaker in 2004, issued a statement Wednesday denying the woman's claims.

Summer in Indiana means a long list of new laws that go into effect on July 1.

After this week's Supreme Court decision that allows states to authorize wagering on sports, legislation to legalize sports betting in Indiana will get a hearing next session.

Negotiations are ongoing on legislation to eliminate handgun licensing fees and make changes to the leadership of the state's workforce development programs.

Currently Indiana residents wish to carry a handgun must fill out an application, get fingerprinted and pay a fee. Several police organizations support keeping the current licensing.