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.

Under the bill - which received unanimous support from the committee - if a public records request takes a government agency more than two hours to search for, the agency can charge up to $20 per hour.

A bill that would change net metering for solar energy production got its first hearing before a House committee Wednesday, continuing to draw debate from a wide range of stakeholders.

The original bill's author says the move is a "backup plan." House Bill 1071 allows people protected by restraining orders to carry handguns without a license for up to 60 days. The controversial measure passed the House last month and is awaiting a hearing in the Senate.

Supporters says a bill that creates the opportunity for businesses and non-profits to establish healthy food access needs state money to get started.

A Senate committee Tuesday approved language that would amend Indiana's constitution to require the General Assembly to pass a balanced budget.