Indiana's attorney general candidates are divided over how the Republican governor has used the states emergency powers law to impose a mask mandate and other coronavirus-related executive orders that have stirred discord among conservative voters.

Gov. Eric Holcomb is looking to future economic opportunities as a partial solution to businesses closing around the state during the pandemic.

Indiana Public Broadcasting's Brandon Smith sat down with incumbent Gov. Eric Holcomb to discuss the big issues of the 2020 campaign for Indiana governor.

The state's positivity rate is up and hospitalizations are at their highest level in a month. Two weeks ago, Indianas rate of COVID-19 spread was sixth best in the nation. Its now fourth worst.

The death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg could have huge implications for the future of reproductive rights and access to abortion. Indiana's candidates for governor each weighed in on the controversial issue this week.

Indiana will move to its final reopening phase on Saturday, with one big caveat -- the statewide mask-wearing order will remain in effect.

Republican Gov. Eric Holcomb said he would be dropping most other limits on businesses and crowd sizes as of Saturday, but the mask order will be extended until Oct. 17.

Gov. Eric Holcomb's statewide mask mandate and six months of other coronavirus restrictions has stirred discontent among conservatives, complicating his front-runner campaign against underfunded Democratic challenger Woody Myers.

Holcomb also requested businesses and residents across the state to lower their flags to half-staff in remembrance of the victims of the Sept. 11 terror attacks.

Indiana won't participate in the payroll tax deferral for state workers offered by President Donald Trump last month.