The leaders of the Indiana House and Senate said Thursday they are skeptical of Pence administration claims that the state needs more prison space to accommodate a projected increase in inmates.

A Senate committee passed a bill on Thursday that would ban municipal electric utilities from automatically taking over customers from private electric companies in areas they have annexed.

House Republicans Thursday blocked Democratic lawmakers' attempts to ensure State Superintendent Glenda Ritz can't lose her position as chair of the State Board of Education.

Governor Mike Pence made a trip to Capitol Hill Wednesday to present examples of what's going on in Indiana to help all students succeed, whether they're headed for college or career.

A House committee Tuesday approved legislation that proponents say will help ensure state agencies don't overstep their rulemaking authority. But, opponents argue the bill will prevent agencies from enacting much-needed protections.

Students from Indiana, Southern Indiana and Ball State universities came to the Statehouse on Monday to object to Senate Bill 466, a bill backed by the secretary of state's office that makes changes across election law.

Markle Republican Sen. Travis Holdman's bill says organizations with a religious background that have contracts with state or local governments, such as universities, child care facilities and hospitals, can make hiring decisions based on religion.

About 30,000 Hoosiers will be getting refunds from the Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles in the coming weeks. This is in addition to refunds issued last year.

The Indiana Constitution requires judges on the Supreme and Appeals courts to retire by an age set by the General Assembly. Current law sets the age at 75. Proposed legislation would raise the age to 80.

Gov. Mike Pence has repeatedly argued for the importance of his reversion authority, saying it helps ensure the state can weather future economic downturns.