The state budget gets derailed near the end of session. Controversial legislation on books in schools heads to the governor. And statewide elected officials are getting a big raise.

Republicans hailed the 2023 legislative session as one that saw generational investments in education, health care and economic development. Democrats wonder how much more could and should have been done.

Turmoil over the state budget at the end of the 2023 session delivered another $312 million for K-12 schools as lawmakers gave final approval to the new two-year, $44.5 billion spending plan.

A paradigm shift for public health in Indiana crossed the finish line at the Statehouse Thursday.

A bill that originally aimed to allow local floodplain administrators to use outdated flood maps is headed to the governors desk. But its changed a lot since last week. Now its something both sides can agree on.

Some lawmakers and environmental groups worry this could prevent the Indiana Department of Environmental Management from doing what's best to handle toxic coal ash in the state.

Federal data show people with disabilities are more likely to face abuse and neglect. In many cases, the perpetrator is someone hired to care for the victim in their home, like a direct support professional, or DSP. After years of failed attempts, Indiana is close to creating a registry to track DSPs accused of abuse.

Taxpayers, gas station owners and airports all pay into the Excess Liability Trust Fund or ELTF. Its a kind of insurance that goes to help clean up underground fuel tanks when they leak.

Tens of thousands more students will be eligible for taxpayer dollars to help fund their private school education under the final version of the new state budget.

The class action suit alleges the owner of My Way Trading knew the property was unsafe, but didnt take necessary steps to address it.