Former state senator Karen Tallian announced Monday she wants to be the next chair of the Indiana Democratic Party.

Mike Braun said, as governor, he wants to empower the next generation and “pursue freedom and opportunity without fear.”

A bill that would protect university students from discipline over some types of speech could also eliminate minority scholarships in Indiana.

Mike Braun will be sworn in as the 52nd governor of Indiana Monday, while Micah Beckwith will take the oath of office as lieutenant governor and Todd Rokita as attorney general.

Minors below the age of 16 would need permission from a parent or guardian to use social media apps like Instagram or Snapchat.

Among other things, Morrison has sponsored bills in the past to significantly reduce protections for the state’s wetlands — which benefitted home developers. He also supported bills to allow industries to capture their carbon emissions and store them underground.

Indiana Senate Democrats said their 2025 legislative agenda is focused on ensuring Hoosier families have support and children have opportunity.

House Democratic leader Phil GiaQuinta (R-Fort Wayne) said a major part of his caucus's agenda will be addressing the rising cost of living — from housing to health care to utilities.

Indiana Senate Republicans say one of their top priorities in 2025 will be a major overhaul of the state’s Medicaid expansion program — the Healthy Indiana Plan, or HIP.

Indiana House Democrats continue to advocate for expanding access to quality child care ahead of this year's legislation session.