Statewide News

A Senate committee passed a measure to ban transgender women from competing in collegiate athletics. Democrats proposed several amendments to pull back or clarify the measure — all failed along party lines.

Advocates say the state won’t invite new people off the waitlist until previous invitations have been declined or rescinded.

The author said it would allow Indiana to use federal clean energy grants to fund natural gas and propane projects. But environmental groups have said that's unlikely — because most federal grant programs don’t define it that way.

Indiana school officials say they are facing increased cybersecurity threats. A bill moving through the House would address mounting cybersecurity concerns by requiring school corporations and some other state agencies to adhere to uniform cybersecurity policies.

Indiana will create an online portal for Hoosier farmers, a one-stop-shop for them to connect with the government.

Indiana will set aside 200 child care vouchers for foster families if the governor signs a bill sent to his desk Monday.

Third house forums are public events where Hoosiers can meet with their representatives. For state lawmakers, those usually take place during the legislative session from January through March or April.

Some lawmakers are concerned the bill will create tension among teachers for competitive bonuses. However, the bill’s author said it is important to give districts tools to retain high-demand educators.

A Senate committee advances a bill pressuring nonprofit hospitals to lower costs. Language banning government involvement in “obscene performances” gets added to an unrelated bill. And an expansion of the state’s Lifeline Law heads to the governor.

It allows an Indiana utility to pass along some of the pre-construction costs to their customers — even if the plant never gets finished. So far, none of the ones in the U.S. have.