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Indiana first passed a law in 2016 that required medical providers to bury or cremate fetal remains, rather than treat them as medical waste.

Indiana can't require burial or cremation of fetal remains, rules federal judge

Indiana cannot require medical facilities to bury or cremate fetal remains - thats what a federal judge recently ruled in a lawsuit filed in 2020.

Rep. Dave Heine (R-New Haven) said his legislation reduces burdensome regulations "while maintaining the safety of our children."

Some child care regulations rolled back under bill approved by Indiana House

Unlicensed child care providers in Indiana would be able to serve more children for more hours each week under legislation approved by the House.

Pulic testimony was given at IHA public meeting. (Jill Sheridan WFYI)

Demand for action grows as Indiana Housing Agency's problems get worse

Years of mismanagement haunt the Indianapolis Housing Agency and hurt those it serves. Now a community call for action as the situation worsens.

Under federal and state law, you can register to vote using a paper form without having a driver’s license or Social Security number.

Indiana officials question citizenship of more than half a million registered Hoosier voters

Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales and Attorney General Todd Rokita are questioning the citizenship of more than half a million registered voters about three weeks before Election Day.

Rep. Earl Harris, Jr. (D-East Chicago), right, is the chair of the Indiana Black Legislative Caucus.

Indiana Black Legislative Caucus launches latest town hall series around the state

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will launch its annual town hall series Saturday, visiting six cities over the next few months.

State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says the state has struggled with resources to do enough COVID-19 tests, though it’s increasing its capacity.

Indiana Lags In COVID-19 Testing; State Officials Offer Few Clues As To Why

Data from the State Department of Health shows Indiana is testing fewer people for COVID-19 per 100,000 residents than all its neighboring states and the U.S. as a whole.

The State Budget Committee, made up primarily of lawmakers, must now give approval before the executive branch can shift money to the Indiana Gaming Commission if it needs more funding for gaming enforcement.

Lawmakers shift the way Indiana funds gaming enforcement, add more legislative oversight

A new law changes the way Indiana gaming enforcement is funded. And Democrats say the shift will choke off and defund the state gaming police.

Consul General of France, Guillaume Lacroix

Consul General Of France Says His Country Is Looking Forward To Connection With Indiana

Guillaume Lacroix, consul general of France, was in Indianapolis this week.

Secretary Buttigieg and others receive a tour of training facility in Indianapolis.

Buttigieg touts more than $4 billion planned for Indiana infrastructure investment

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited Indianapolis Thursday to highlight investments in workforce and infrastructure.

Matthew Flaherty, of the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University, addressing county commissioners.

Tippecanoe County is one of a handful of Indiana communities assessing climate change readiness

Tippecanoe County is one of over a dozen municipalities across the state undergoing an assessment of its climate change preparedness.

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