Republican leaders plan to make up a $2 billion budget revenue shortfall by raising the cigarette tax, cutting public health and higher education funding, and spending down reserves.

Lawmakers receive a historically bleak state revenue forecast. The property tax debate comes to a close. And the governor signs a bill on supplemental teacher pay.

The Senate GOP's plan to overhaul Indiana's Medicaid expansion program received final approval from lawmakers Thursday. The legislation now heads to the governor's desk despite concerns that it could result in people losing coverage.

Legislation focused on prior authorization reforms is headed to the governor after Senate lawmakers approved changes to the bill Wednesday. Lawmakers said the bill is an important step in addressing health care costs for Hoosiers.

It's another bill that aims to make housing cheaper for Hoosiers by reducing regulation.

School choice supporters praised the legislation as a massive and long-overdue policy shift, as it will boost funding for students who attend public charter schools.

Indiana's major property tax reform package is now law, as Governor Mike Braun signed the measure Tuesday.

Republican lawmakers passionately debated legislation to tackle health care costs among Indiana's largest nonprofit hospitals. The Senate ultimately voted to move the measure forward and return it to the House with amendments.

The bill passed the Indiana Senate on Tuesday and now heads back to the House for consideration.

The Senate advanced the budget bill Tuesday, a $46.8 billion spending plan that will evolve further over the next several days.