Victims of "fertility fraud" would have the right to sue in civil court under legislation approved by a Senate committee Wednesday.

The proposal would allow Advanced Practice Registered Nurses or APRNs to enter independent practice.

The bill would expand eligibility requirements allowing children living with a grandparent or a guardian who has a disability to participate in On My Way Pre-K.

The bill makes it easier for the agency to meet legally-mandated caseload standards. It also helps DCS caseworkers with initial assessments when they get a report of a child in danger.

State legislators will once again prioritize school safety as they craft a budget this year. Some proposals would give districts access to more funding options for security improvements, including money for gun training.

Renewed attempts in Indiana to increase the taxes paid by cigarette smokers and legalize at least some marijuana use face cloudy futures with state lawmakers.

The bill would allow overcapacity jails to move some of those felons to state Department of Correction facilities - if the DOC has space.

The bill that would require DCS to note whether the child was in foster care at the time of death, or had been returned to their family.

Gov. Eric Holcomb unveiled a teacher pay proposal in his State of the State. A Department of Child Services bill cleared committee. And House Republicans then rebuffed an effort to strengthen that bill.

New legislation would require providers administer a verbal screen for drug, alcohol and tobacco use to pregnant women.