Zoeller's office announced last week that U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman appointed him to serve on the 28-member Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee that shares the concerns of local and state governments on U.S. trade policy.

A new Indiana law taking effect July 1 gives speeders the right-of-way in so-called highway fast lanes.

Legislation to eliminate Indiana's straight ticket voting system - or even to study its elimination - failed to clear the General Assembly this session. But some lawmakers - including legislative leaders - say a study committee on the issue is still possible.

After two years of unsuccessfully putting into practice a law regulating midwives, the General Assembly enacted a follow-up bill aimed at finally making the system work.

The Hoosier Senator says the package helps ensure military men and women have quality local mental health providers by creating a special "servicemember-friendly" designation. Facilities would earn the label by receiving training in military issues and familiarizing themselves with military culture.

Robert Guffin's retirement comes amid a shake up on the board. Republican Indiana Gov. Mike Pence signed a bill earlier this month that will take away two of his 10 appointments to the board and give one appointment each to Indiana House and Senate leaders.

The commission is seeking a nominee to replace Appellate Judge Ezra Friedlander, who plans to retire on Aug. 31. The commission is chaired by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush and includes three attorneys elected by attorneys and three citizens appointed by Gov. Mike Pence.

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled Monday that Maryland is essentially double-taxing residents who earn out-of-state income. The decision affects similar laws in other states, including Indiana. But, the impact on the Hoosier State would likely be minimal.

Economic leaders fear Indiana isn't attracting enough people into the state to keep its GDP growing steadily. More than 80 percent of the state's growth in the last decade can be attributed to births, not migration. Lawmakers are hoping new legislation will reverse that trend by encouraging communities to work together.

The Supreme Court has struck down a Maryland tax that has the effect of double-taxing income residents earned in other states. The ruling means the loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue for Maryland and affects similar laws in other states, including Indiana.