It appears for now employers are still posting more jobs than the states available job seekers can fill. Experts say one cause of that could be a lack of access to affordable child care in Indiana. A state Senate committee is considering funding a pilot program that would split costs between families, employers and the state to bring more parents back into the workforce.

Representatives in the Indiana House voted 74-24 to pass a bill Monday that would make it easier to court-martial and punish National Guard troops. Debate over whether part of the bill would violate servicemembers due process rights has divided lawmakers and military advocacy organizations.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus said its focus in 2023 is closing the achievement gap helping reduce inequities in education, housing and health care.

Two environmental bills passed out of a state Senate committee on Thursday.

Republicans push a constitutional amendment to keep more people in jail without bail. Lawmakers debate a step towards a universal school voucher program. And the state Supreme Court weighs the future of abortion rights.

Some Indiana lawmakers want to use part of a fund for cleaning up leaks at underground gas tanks for upgrades at the state’s airports.

House Bill 1121 and Senate Bill 134 would block local governments from banning pet store sales of what they call companion animals.

Lawmakers have introduced bills that aim to make prescription drugs more affordable, prevent medical billing errors that drive up costs, and prohibit non-compete agreements for physicians.

Rep. Chuck Goodrich (R-Noblesville) said his bill to increase Indianas earned income tax credit would be a huge boost to addressing generational poverty.

School choice in Indiana could be remade if proposed legislation gains traction. Senate Bill 305 would provide more funding with less eligibility restrictions than allowed under the popular private school voucher program.