Long announced in February he would retire after 22 years in the state Senate - including 12 as its leader. His retirement takes effect Nov. 6.

Republican Sen. Andy Zay of Huntington says he should've "been more careful with my words."

The Indiana Senate GOP caucus voted Monday to make Martinsville Sen. Rod Bray the new Senate President Pro Tem.

Those priorities include Sunday alcohol sales, opioid abuse prevention, and covering a gap in school funding left by an enrollment miscalculation.

The measure was included in the majority GOP's agenda for the session, which was unveiled Monday.

Indiana State Senator Luke Kenley, one of the most influential lawmakers at the Statehouse, will retire later this year after 25 years in office.

Senate Republicans rolled out their version of the budget bill, one that diverges from the House budget in a few key areas.

Governor Eric Holcomb took the oath of office and delivered his budget to lawmakers this week and Senate Republicans unveiled their priorities for the session.

The caucus' top priorities include a long-term road funding plan, replacing the ISTEP test and addressing vaping liquid regulations

Aaron Freeman, an Indianapolis City-County Councillor, announced Wednesday he will run for the seat being vacated by fellow Republican Sen. Patricia Miller.