Legislation headed to the governor's desk would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session during a public emergency, like the COVID-19 pandemic.

The House Republican budget included a 50 cent hike. But Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said his caucus isn't prepared to do even that.

Legislative leaders reacted Thursday to Gov. Eric Holcomb's threat to veto a bill that would allow lawmakers to call themselves into special session.

Gov. Eric Holcomb issues a veto threat. Senate Republicans drop a cigarette tax hike. And local health officials would be blocked from issuing stricter orders than the state. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.

Hoosiers got likely their last chance this session to testify on the new, two-year, $36 billion state budget Thursday.

Legislation is inching forward that tells employers they must respond to pregnant workers when they submit written requests for accommodations, but doesn't require them to grant them.

A new amendment in House Bill 1381 allows counties that have restrictive wind farm ordinances to keep them, but also encourages them to allow wind farms in special districts.

Bills aimed at increasing police accountability and ensuring Indianas public schools receive full funding for all students during the coronavirus pandemic were among 19 measures signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday.

An amendment to a Senate bill would protect an industrial company from getting sued if its plans to put carbon emissions underground goes awry.

Gov. Eric Holcomb -- in an opinion supported by legal experts -- said the Indiana Constitution only allows the governor to call a special session.