Hair salons, tattoo parlors and others will be expected to close. The order exempts many businesses including grocery stores, banks and pharmacies, and allows restaurants to continue offering take-out services.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb will address the state Monday at 12 p.m. with the latest on developments in slowing the spread of COVID-19.

Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order Monday, requiring Hoosiers to remain in their homes except when they are at work or for permitted activities, such as taking care of others, obtaining necessary supplies, and for health and safety. The order is in effect from March 25 to April 7.

Gov. Eric Holcomb signed several executive orders Thursday as the COVID-19 pandemic continues. Among them is an order for all K-12 schools -- public and non-public -- to remain closed through May 1.

Indiana officials have reported the state's first death linked to the coronavirus outbreak. They say the person was over 60 and suffered other medical problems as well as the COVID-19.

The changes affect bars and restaurants, hospitals and government agencies, among other groups.

Indiana Democratic legislative leaders say they and the public aren't getting enough answers from Gov. Eric Holcomb about the state's response to COVID-19.

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said in a statement Thursday that he supports a bill endorsed by the Indiana House that would prohibit anyone whose law license has been suspended for at least 30 days from serving as attorney general.

Gov. Eric Holcomb issued an executive order on Thursday to help cities along Lake Michigan experiencing erosion.

The bill grants a two-year delay on schools receiving a lower A-F state rating based on scores from the 2019 or 2020 ILEARN exams. It also prevents the scores from being used in teacher evaluations.