State police say more than 250 Indiana law enforcement agencies will take part in the crackdown that begins Friday and runs through March 27.

Gov. Mike Pence announced Monday that Indiana has joined 42 other states included in the "Homegrown by Heroes" program. It gives eligible veterans and active-duty National Guard members the right to use a special logo for their marketing and products.

Stores in Ohio and Indiana will now sell the drug over-the-counter. Walgreens has made a commitment to do the same in 35 states and the District of Columbia.

Exodus Refugee Immigration is suing the state over Gov. Pence's policy to withhold money from agencies resettling Syrian refugees.

Last month's state tax collections edged above projected levels as Indiana began the second half of its fiscal year.

Whitcomb escaped a Japanese prisoner of war camp during World War II, served as Indiana's 43rd governor, retired and then sailed solo around the world.

Purdue University says federal statistics show popcorn production in the state fell by 29 percent last year.

Indiana's state veterinarian says a recent bird flu outbreak is a reminder of the importance of all buyers and sellers of poultry to follow state record-keeping rules.

An annual survey gauging the overall well-being of U.S. residents ranked Hawaii No. 1 and Alaska No. 2. Indiana tied with Ohio for 47th.

The unemployment rate remained unchanged for four consecutive months to end the year, holding steady at 4.4 percent since September. That's a 1.5 percent drop from the start of 2015.