Senators narrowly voted Tuesday to send a bill that advocates argued will free schools from state micromanagement to the governors desk. Senate Bill 486 drew bipartisan opposition from senators who said it will silence teachers and endanger students.

A bill that would limit discussions of human sexuality in pre-kindergarten through third grade classrooms passed in a concurrence vote on Monday.

People with mental health issues could be diverted to local treatment facilities instead of jail under legislation headed to the governors desk.

Getting access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), also known as "food stamps," may be easier for older and disabled Indiana residents under a new law going into effect July 1.

Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is dropping his attempt to reverse a part of a prior ruling that said he violated a state confidentiality law when he publicly accused Dr. Caitlin Bernard of not following proper protocols or state law for reporting the abortion.

Smart and programmable thermostats are both supposed to help people save energy which is good for the environment and your wallet. But even though half of all U.S. households have these thermostats, only a third use them to control the temperature.

On April 15, President Joe Biden approved a disaster declaration for Indiana after severe storms and tornadoes hit the state a few weeks ago. This makes federal aid available for those affected by the severe weather March 31 to April 1.

Indiana's unemployment rate was 3.1 percent in March preliminary estimates, the fourth month in a row at that rate. Total employment is up significantly across the state compared to a year ago, but year-over-year growth has slowed significantly in the manufacturing sector.

A rosy revenue forecast provides lawmakers with the numbers needed to finalize the budget. The House approves a watered-down physician non-compete bill. And teachers protest over a bill targeting bargaining rights.

Proponents of the bill hope it will help ensure electric utilities in the state are reliable as Indiana moves toward more renewable energy sources.