The sticking point for lawmakers: an amendment that makes the training a requirement for school districts that chose to arm teachers.

Indiana drivers would face tougher penalties for passing stopped school buses under a bill that's been approved by legislators and sent to Gov. Eric Holcomb for consideration.

The bill says if schools transfer more than 15% from their classroom spending account, they have to tell the state why and how they might avoid doing it in the future.

If signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb, the bill would create the Workforce Diploma Reimbursement Program.

Pruitt registered as an energy lobbyist in Indiana last week for the parent company of Terre Haute-based mining company Sunrise Coal.

The bill will give the Capital Improvement Board millions of dollars to revamp Bankers Life Fieldhouse, where the Indiana Pacers play, and help build a proposed Indy Eleven soccer stadium.

Gov. Eric Holcomb joined caucus leaders and members from some education groups to announce the budget agreement.

Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed new legislation to make Indiana the third state to extend Medicaid coverage for doulas, who provide physical and emotional assistance for mothers.

Existing law says you can't be held criminally liable if you use force to defend yourself, another person or your property. The legislation extends that to civil court.

The biggest pieces of the gaming bill remain intact.Both chambers must approve the final version of the bill.