Evan Bayh (D) and Richard Lugar (R) joined 42 former U.S. senators in signing a letter urging the current Senate to guard democracy.

In a state long known for its deep red conservative credentials, religious progressives in Indiana are now trying to win some political battles by wooing minority communities.

The Democrat announced his re-election bid during an event Wednesday night at the downtown Phoenix Theatre.

Democratic Rep. Joe Taylor said in a statement Monday that he is stepping down immediately to take a position with the United Auto Workers International Union.

South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg said Thursday that he'll decide by the end of the year if he'll run for president in 2020.

Businessman Pat Goodwin announced his bid for mayor in January. He won't seek a political party nomination. Republican Mayor Duke Bennett says he'll make an announcement soon on whether he'll run for reelection.

House Speaker Brian Bosma (R-Indianapolis) says he'll cooperate fully with any ethics investigation into accusations about his use of campaign funds to allegedly intimidate a former intern.

Ahead of the legislative session, Senate Democrats say their initial priorities are teacher pay, medical marijuana, pre-existing condition coverage and hate crimes.

Sen. Todd Young was elected as committee chairman by his fellow Republicans on Wednesday.

Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill has been named vice chairman of the national Republican Attorneys General Association.