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Hoosiers will see mailed tax refund checks as early as next week

Hoosiers who still haven’t received their $125 Automatic Taxpayer Refund can expect to see checks in a matter of weeks, state officials said.... Read More

Indiana House committee advances abortion ban bill to full chamber

An Indiana House committee on Tuesday advanced a Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in the state, though the panel removed several controversial amendments that were added in the Senate.... Read More

Doctors, hospitals push back on abortion bill

A Republican-backed bill that would ban virtually all abortions in Indiana enters the next round of debate Tuesday, while hospitals and physicians across the state push back against the proposal.... Read More

Indiana senators advance abortion ban bill to full Senate

A Republican-backed bill that seeks to ban virtually all abortions in Indiana advanced to the full Senate Tuesday after adding more restrictions to the exceptions allowing rape and incest victims to access abortions.... Read More

Outgoing Indiana lawmakers still committed to special session

Huntington GOP Rep. Dan Leonard is one of 17 lawmakers casting votes during Indiana’s upcoming special legislative session who will not return to the Statehouse in 2023.... Read More

Indiana teacher shortage persists ahead of new school year

Schools across Indiana are still struggling to fill open teaching positions ahead of the upcoming school year, which is just weeks away for many Hoosier school districts.... Read More

Indiana farmers battle production cost spikes

Facing steep increases in food production costs, Indiana farmers warn that consumers are likely to see continued price jumps at stores later this year.... Read More

Lawmakers plan response to boost Indiana college-going rate

Indiana lawmakers plan to propose legislative action in response to a new report showing only half of Indiana’s 2020 high school graduates pursued some form of college education beyond high school.... Read More

These new Indiana laws take effect July 1

Dozens of Indiana laws take effect today, including a new tax on vaping products, a ban on transgender females playing on girls sports teams and the elimination of handgun permits.... Read More