Some Indiana courts have struggled to get people to serve on juries in recent years, hurting juror diversity and, in some cases, forcing judges to declare mistrials.

Some teachers and unions argue part of Senate Bill 486 would further erode teachers' collective bargaining rights. The bill's supporters say it's a deregulation bill that will empower administrators and educators.

Abdul-Hakim Shabazz is a local journalist, lawyer, political commentator, radio host and teacher.

Undocumented and underdocumented high school graduates without legal resident status would qualify for the same tuition rate as their classmates under a proposed legislation