According to the U.S. Department of the Interior, national recreation areas are lands near large reservoirs that allow people to do outdoor activities like fishing, swimming and boating. There are about 40 of them in the U.S.

A legislative study committee recommendation adopted Tuesday would see a blend of cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, and extra monthly payments to increase pension benefits for public retirees.

National issues can largely affect what lawmakers prioritize during a legislative session.

Indiana has the country’s ninth highest infant mortality rate and one of the highest maternal mortality rates. Advocates said doulas can educate patients and help prevent pregnancy-related deaths.

The money for the $25 million Employer-Sponsored Child Care Fund comes from unused federal COVID-19 relief funds.

The tech hub designation makes Indiana eligible to compete for up to $75 million in grants later this year to help further develop medical and biotechnology.

The human-made chemicals are found in all kinds of nonstick and stain-resistant products we use today.

How do bills that have notable opposition in testimony pass through the legislature? Our audience was curious.

Three months into the fiscal year, Indiana has already collected about $65 million more than it needs for its state budget plan.

Hospital mergers and consolidations that limit competition are driving Indianas high health care costs. Thats according to national experts who spoke at the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force meeting. They recommend lawmakers consider legislation focused on reviewing potential mergers and addressing the impacts of mergers that have already happened.