House and Senate Democrats' 2021 legislative agendas are focused on issues that they say the pandemic showed to be incredibly urgent.

Housing advocates urge Indiana lawmakers to uphold the Governors 2020 veto of a bill dealing with tenant-landlord relations.

Lawmakers have debated an increase in the cigarette tax for half a decade. Its even passed one chamber the House multiple times but never reached the finish line.

The tone of the session was set on Organization Day in November, when leaders of both parties talked about the lessons learned from COVID-19 and how they would influence lawmakers' agendas.

The Indiana House and Senate are making changes to the way they conduct business for the 2021 legislative session -- one everyone agrees will be "unique."

Two Indiana State Senators filed a bill that would create a state board to oversee the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department.

Under current Indiana standards, a family of three would have to make almost 90 percent less than current federal poverty guidelines to be eligible. Even then, theyd receive just $288 in assistance each month.

This year, university presidents made sure to emphasize the cost-cutting measures they've taken since the pandemic began.

Fady Qaddoura is one of the newest Hoosier state senators and the first Muslim American to serve as a state lawmaker in Indiana history.

With the upcoming legislative session rapidly approaching, lawmakers are gearing up for a series of major decisions -- including how much money to send to schools.