The legislation would pay people who are proven innocent $50,000 for each year they were behind bars. It also says if they take that money, they cant sue the state, seeking money in civil court.

Indiana has the seventh worst infant mortality rate and the third worst maternal mortality rate in the nation. Numerous bills this legislative session aim to address the issue.

The changes made Wednesday still let the Gary casino move off the water but it now attaches a $100 million fee to that move.

Lawmakers are looking at ways to improve the resolution process when parents file formal complaints against a school for not providing services their child needs.

A Senate panel approved legislation Wednesday along party lines that largely bans dilation and evacuation abortions, second trimester procedures also known as D&Es.

Widespread protests in several states have brought teacher pay and school funding into the spotlight, and this year, Indiana educators have pressed for statewide action on the same issues.

And he says hell continue to advocate for a more expansive list of victim characteristics in the measure.

The Indiana House voted on a floor amendment Monday that would create hate crimes protections in state law.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed the first legislation of the session. The bill adds Krabbe and two other diseases to Indianas list of medical screenings for newborns.

Indiana public defenders raised concerns in a House committee Monday about language in a bill that creates criminal and civil penalties for fertility fraud.