Indiana lawmakers approved a measure that would, in part, allow schools that undergo a mastery-based pilot program to suspend certain state regulations.

The final version of a pharmacy benefit manager reform bill received approval from lawmakers — but some raised concerns that a policy in the legislation would increase drug costs for Hoosiers.

Indiana's major property tax reform is already changing as lawmakers made tweaks on the final night of the legislative session.

Union School Corporation will be shut down in 2027 under a last-minute legislative maneuver that offered no chance for public comment. Lawmakers still won’t fully explain why they targeted the small rural district.

The Indianapolis Local Education Alliance must meet by July 1 and produce a plan by the end of the year.

Lawmakers finish the 2025 session with a state budget that covers a massive revenue shortfall. A measure meant to address high health care costs goes to the governor. And school board races will turn partisan under a narrowly-approved bill.

Carmel Clay Schools will receive $132.1 million in 2026 and $134.6 million in 2027 in state tuition support.

In Marion County, Indianapolis Public Schools will receive $284.7 million in 2026 and $290.2 million in 2027.

Indiana's largest nonprofit hospital systems will face limits on how much they can charge for care under legislation headed to the governor. The hospital systems would have to meet certain requirements by 2029 – or forfeit their nonprofit status.

The two top priority bills this legislative session will have huge impacts on the financial futures of state and local governments, and many Indiana residents.