State law already governs how coaches who are employees of a high school are treated when fired for criminal acts or misconduct. But the law didnt contemplate volunteers.

The legislation would bar anyone convicted of one of 13 animal abuse offenses from owning, harboring or training a dog or cat for the duration of their probation or parole.

The new state law, which takes effect in July,references a list of victim characteristics. But that list falls short of what advocates had long pushed for.

The House Ways and Means Committee approved a bill this week to let schools ask for tax hikes for safety costs alone.

The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.

A group of evangelicals in Indiana wants the state to expand wind and solar energy.

Senate lawmakers approved a bill Tuesday allowing 16- and 17-year-olds to make their own decisions about pregnancy care.

The amendment comes in response to teachers injured during active shooter training earlier this year.

The Senate passed the bill 38-10, largely along party lines. One Republican joined Democrats in voting against the measure.

The legislation says judges can enact harsher penalties if a crime was motivated by bias against any trait or affiliation. It passed the Senate 34 to 14, with four Republicans joining Democrats in opposition.