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Legislation that would allow needle exchanges in some Indiana counties cleared the House Public Health Committee on Monday.

Democratic legislative leaders say trying to "fix" Indiana's so-called religious freedom law isn't enough to stem the tide of outrage over the controversial measure. They're calling for a much stronger statement against discrimination.

Indiana is one of only 11 states that currently offers a straight-ticket option - which means Hoosiers press one button to vote for all Republicans, Democrats or Libertarians on their ballot.

In a passionate press conference Monday, Indianapolis Mayor Greg Ballard denounced discrimination and promised a welcoming city for all who will travel here for the weekend's NCAA Final Four basketball tournament.

Lawmakers in Indiana are defending a bill that sparked controversy this weekend, saying that it does not discriminate against gays and lesbians.

Constant churn costs billions. Professor Richard Ingersoll says schools can fix this without spending a dime.

The decision means that soon fliers won't have to turn off their e-books, tablets and other devices during some parts of their flights. Still not OK: using cellphones to make calls.

The bill attempts to address some of the issues deer farmers, hunting preserve owners and wildlife advocates have been at odds over for years. It would regulate deer hunting preserves, setting up licensing requirements and fees.

Republican legislative leaders said they are working on adding language to the religious-objections law to make it clear that the measure does not allow discrimination against gays and lesbians.

The city of Indianapolis says it has designated 120 acres of land and will plant 11,000 native trees over the next two months for wetland restoration at Eagle Creek Park.