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Gov. Eric Holcomb said he hopes he’ll be best remembered for his steady approach to leading Indiana as his eight years in office comes to a close.

The Indiana School Boards Association has a wide-ranging list of priorities for the upcoming legislative session. In addition to fully funding public schools, the ISBA also wants lawmakers to address school safety, student support and teacher retention.

Many of the business stakeholders who met Thursday in Indianapolis say Indiana's plans for road repairs should stand as a national, multi-modal example.

A measure advanced by House lawmakers this week would change Indiana’s Teacher Appreciation Grant program and increase those stipends. But some lawmakers said the bill will restrict the number of teachers who can receive them.

Thousands of Indiana students could be held back in third grade if they don't pass a reading test. Indiana lawmakers will hear a proposal this week to mandate students repeat third grade if they do not pass the state's reading skills exam.

Indiana lawmakers plan to provide Hoosiers with relief from property tax bills that are on the rise. And House Speaker Todd Huston said Indiana needs bold action to address high health care costs.

Last year an Indiana law took away protections for isolated wetlands, wetlands that aren't directly connected to a body of water and make up most of the wetlands in the state. That same law also created a task force to study wetland protections.

Local non-profit, Indiana Landmarks has embarked on a mission to preserve forgotten Black historical sites statewide.

The Madam Walker Legacy Center, the iconic pillar of Indiana Avenue, has announced its plans to create an endowment that will help preserve the cultural and historic landmark that bears Madam C.J. Walker’s name.

National issues can largely affect what lawmakers prioritize during a legislative session.