Indiana's Republican-dominated Senate rejected a push by conservative lawmakers Thursday night to strip exceptions for rape and incest victims in a proposal that would ban most abortions in the state.

A Senate committee unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that would spend $50 million on financial supports and resources for pregnant people, children and families. It also advanced an inflation relief measure that would allow the average Hoosier household to save about $20 a month for the next six months.

Andrea Hunley won the Democratic nomination for the new State Senate District 46 seat with about half the vote total.

There are 26 Indiana House or Senate races that include at least one incumbent this year. That's the most since 2008, when there were 28.

There are five Democratic candidates running for a new Indiana State Senate seat in Marion County.

The Indiana Senate is bracing for a contentious second half of session after the House sent several controversial measures its way.

The Indiana Senate will no longer consider a controversial school curriculum and transparency bill.

A package of bills proposed by Republican senators in efforts to curb crime in Marion County were met with some opposition during a committee hearing.

Sen. Frank Mrvan (D-Hammond), one of Indiana's longest-serving state lawmakers, abruptly announced his retirement Tuesday, effective immediately.

Indiana House and Senate leaders don't appear to have many plans in place if there are significant COVID-19 outbreaks this session.