Those priorities include Sunday alcohol sales, opioid abuse prevention, and covering a gap in school funding left by an enrollment miscalculation.

The measure was included in the majority GOP's agenda for the session, which was unveiled Monday.

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

Senate Republicans rolled out their version of the budget bill, one that diverges from the House budget in a few key areas.

Governor Eric Holcomb took the oath of office and delivered his budget to lawmakers this week and Senate Republicans unveiled their priorities for the session.

The caucus' top priorities include a long-term road funding plan, replacing the ISTEP test and addressing vaping liquid regulations

Aaron Freeman, an Indianapolis City-County Councillor, announced Wednesday he will run for the seat being vacated by fellow Republican Sen. Patricia Miller.

Republican legislative leaders say Gov. Mike Pence was clear in his State of the State about the necessity of protecting religious freedom when it comes to the debate over LGBT rights. Democratic leaders say Pence failed to provide any leadership.

The proposed legislation would expand the Military Family Relief Fund to include combat veterans who served before 9-11.

GOP lawmaker Brent Steele is one of four state senators who's announced he won't seek reelection next year.