The answer has to do with the way Indiana funds its roads mainly through gasoline taxes. Some states are exploring new ways to pay for roads.

Union workers at newspapers owned by Gannett in Indiana and across the country say the company is failing to fairly negotiate their contracts. Journalists at many of those papers began a coordinated nationwide action on Monday, which included strikes for some.

Indiana prosecutors are responsible for investigating, charging and prosecuting those who are accused of breaking the law. The Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council says the state does not have enough people to do that work.

Historically, gubernatorial candidates run in party primaries in May. In June, state party conventions generally confirm the primary winners selection for lieutenant governor.

Military leaders say Indiana is experiencing a "brain drain" from its reserve enlistments. State lawmakers wanted to fix that by creating a scholarship program to encourage enlistment and higher education in the reserves ranks. Despite bipartisan support and a budget surplus, that idea was removed from the proposed law.

As Hoosiers continue to be unenrolled from Medicaid following the end of the federal public health emergency, providers say they are concerned about the current Medicaid portal and infrastructure.

State leaders are still unsure exactly how COVID-19 rescission in the federal debt ceiling deal will impact funding Indiana received or was set to receive.

Indiana University recently announced it is using federal grants to help address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools. More than $10 million in grants recently awarded to IU will be used to help train and hire mental health staff in six schools around the state.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a series of town halls around the state, meant to help lawmakers both educate and learn from citizens.

Not all welding work requires a certification. Nationally, nearly 50 percent of welders are not required to have any minimum education. But, a new state law will require certifications for welders working on public construction projects.