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.

A joint committee heard lengthy testimony on the issue of whether or not to eliminate Indiana's handgun license requirement.

Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley, one of the most influential lawmakers at the Statehouse, will retire later this year after 25 years in office.

Some Indiana lawmakers are responding to a Side Effects Public Media and NPR report detailing how the president of an Indiana nonprofit is also lobbying for a drug company.

Even the short-term rental bill's opponents are ready to work on the measure again.

An alteration in committee would reduce guaranteed money paid to counties across the state each year that comes from gaming revenues.