Indiana State Teachers Association members gathered at the Statehouse on Thursday to demand higher pay and express discontent with legislation introduced in the 2023 session.

The state budget plan from Senate Republicans does not include any expansion of the states school voucher program marking a major split from the House GOP.

Richmond Fire Department Chief Tim Brown said firefighters hope to have the fire nearly out by Friday morning.

Indiana courts could order new fathers to help pay for more expenses related to childbirth under legislation a step away from becoming law.

The fire from plastics burning at the two warehouses can be seen from miles away. The buildings were formerly owned by My Way Trading which was cited for several violations in the past including creating a fire hazard.

For years, some Republican lawmakers have tried to prohibit Indiana's local governments from choosing to require labor agreements on public construction projects. They say the practice often discriminates, by limiting bids to contractors with union workers. Previous years attempts failed and it appears this year's bill is likely to fail as well.

Union workers ended their two-week strike at Sysco's Indianapolis distribution hub on Monday. Local 135 said in a Facebook post more than 90 percent of the workers voted to ratify a new contract with the company.

People applying to vote by mail in Indiana will face new identification requirements under legislation poised to become law.

A 2021 state law that banned class-action lawsuits against colleges and universities related to COVID-19 could be struck down by the Indiana Supreme Court.

A prior ruling that Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita violated a state confidentiality law was challenged in a hearing on Tuesday.