In a statement, Sen. Tim Lanane (D-Anderson) says he feels it is time to step down from serving the citizens of District 25 for over 20 years.

State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton) says he's running for re-election in a district that will have a new number, boundaries, and another incumbent lawmaker come the 2022 election.

Democrats say they drafted legislation to ensure insurance still includes pre-existing coverage.

Indiana lawmakers will aim to complete the work in one day. They will consider five bills in their May 14 special session - without public testimony or amendments.

Senate Republicans said they hoped to study LGBT issues further after last session's failed legislation.

Republican legislative leaders say Gov. Mike Pence was clear in his State of the State about the necessity of protecting religious freedom when it comes to the debate over LGBT rights. Democratic leaders say Pence failed to provide any leadership.

Indiana has led the nation in meth production for three consecutive years; pseudoephedrine is a key ingredient.

Indiana Senate Democrats Monday unveiled policy initiatives aimed at helping the state's undocumented immigrants, calling the proposals "practical" and "compassionate."