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Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, or TANF, is a program where the federal government gives states money to help extremely low-income families. However, states get to make the rules on who is eligible.

A bill prioritizing monument protection heads to the governor. A controversial elections measure dramatically scaled back. And legislation eliminating handgun licenses shot down in the Senate. Here's what you might have missed this week at the Statehouse.

Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb on Friday vetoed a bill that would have given legislators more authority to intervene during emergencies declared by the governor.

Indiana Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Kevin Brinegar said there's no reason for legislators to be hesitant in increasing taxes on smoking.

Indiana University officials are in talks with a final candidate to replace President Michael McRobbie, who plans to step down in June.

The Indiana Constitution gives the power to call a special session to the governor. Its unclear whether the legislature can, too.

In the aftermath of a Supreme Court ruling last year, advocates worry that jurisdictions are quietly making changes to disenfranchise minorities. A training program is designed to counter that.

Indianapolis Public Schools percentage of employee applicants of color has declined, according to a recent audit of recruitment and retention presented to the school board.

The U.S. Census Bureau has said for weeks that the data lawmakers need to redraw district lines will be heavily delayed.

The Indiana Department of Health reported 76 additional confirmed deaths over the last week. That brings the states total to 12,743 confirmed deaths. The state also reported nearly 7,800 new cases in the last week, the most reported in a single week since mid-February