Rodric Bray

President Donald Trump issued a number of endorsements this week for Indiana Republican lawmakers, and some primary challengers.

"Were after you Bray, like no one has ever come after you before!" President Trump blamed Indiana Senate leader Rodric Bray over the rejected congressional redistricting plan.

Lawmakers discussed redistricting during Tuesday's Organization Day, but ultimately defied Trump's order to pass new maps.

President Donald Trump criticized Gov. Mike Braun and Indiana Republican leaders after the state Senate said it wont support the push to redraw the states congressional map.

A measure to remove a legal defense for Indiana schools and public libraries accused of sharing harmful material failed during this year's legislative session. The Senate voted down the proposal as its final move before adjournment.

House Republicans pushed for significant tax cuts for months. Senate Republicans were less enthusiastic, pushing back on major reductions up until the very end of session.

Lawmakers in the Indiana Senate effectively killed a controversial school curriculum and parent oversight bill Monday. The bill is dead, but lawmakers said some sections of it may return as part of other legislation before the session ends.

A top Indiana legislator says a proposal to repeal the state’s handgun permit requirement might win approval despite ongoing opposition from major law enforcement organizations and the state police superintendent.

Senate Republican leader Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) said his caucus’s agenda this year is focused on “nuts and bolts” measures.

Indiana lawmakers are preparing to handle several big education topics during the next legislative session. Some of the hot-button issues talked about at some school board meetings lately have caught state lawmakers' attention – critical race theory included.