Indiana has a new state office dedicated to helping small businesses start and grow with the launch of the Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.

The chief judge of Indiana's Court of Appeals said the state's award-winning Appeals on Wheels program helps provide transparency about the legal process.

The designation from the Indiana Audubon Society shows the county's commitment to protect birds and their habitat as well as get the public involved.

Hoosiers enrolled in Medicaid – and their family members or caregivers – may have a chance to directly contribute to policy and administrative discussions. The Family and Social Services Administration is accepting applications for the Beneficiary Advisory Council.

Gov. Mike Braun said Indiana agencies have improved coordination to better enforce Indiana's anti-abortion laws and regulations.

Faith leaders held a funeral service Thursday for those they say are "marked for death" by the federal tax and spending cut bill.

Lack of affordable and accessible child care affects thousands of Hoosier families. And according to the Indiana Chamber of Commerce, child care issues cost the state more than $1 billion in tax revenue each year. One advocacy group is working to increase child care access across the state.

While the vast majority of new laws passed each year take effect on July 1, some measures go into effect much later.

The vast majority of new laws passed by the Indiana General Assembly this year take effect July 1.

Foster youth and emancipated minors in Indiana are now able to open their own bank accounts without parental consent. One advocate said the new law will help many teenagers learn how to manage their money.