Arnold represents District 8 which encompasses the majority of LaPorte County and the eastern part of Michigan City.

Efforts to open records from Indiana's closed adoptions era - 1941 to 1993 - have failed for years, largely to shield birth mothers who don't want to be contacted. But changes made to this year's version of the bill are already showing signs of changing minds and ensuring the measure's passage.

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

Indiana lawmakers have overwhelmingly approved bills giving teachers and schools a one-year reprieve from being punished for poor student performance on ISTEP exams.

Tuesday was a good first day in the legislature for local and state road funding bills supported by Gov. Mike Pence.

A bill that would bring fresh and unprocessed foods to food deserts is moving forward in the legislature.

After more than three decades of service at the Statehouse, State Sen. Pat Miller, R-Indianapolis, will not seek re-election this fall.

Senate Republicans Tuesday unveiled the details of legislation they say strikes a balance between protecting the LGBT community from discrimination and ensuring Hoosiers' religious freedom.

Indiana Senate Democrats Monday unveiled policy initiatives aimed at helping the state's undocumented immigrants, calling the proposals "practical" and "compassionate."

The 20-year legislative veteran announced this week he will not seek re-election in 2016 because he wants to spend more time with his family and at his law office.