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Military leaders say Indiana is experiencing a "brain drain" from its reserve enlistments. State lawmakers wanted to fix that by creating a scholarship program to encourage enlistment and higher education in the reserves ranks. Despite bipartisan support and a budget surplus, that idea was removed from the proposed law.

As Hoosiers continue to be unenrolled from Medicaid following the end of the federal public health emergency, providers say they are concerned about the current Medicaid portal and infrastructure.

State leaders are still unsure exactly how COVID-19 rescission in the federal debt ceiling deal will impact funding Indiana received – or was set to receive.

The Indiana Black Legislative Caucus will hold a series of town halls around the state, meant to help lawmakers both educate and learn from citizens.

Indiana University recently announced it is using federal grants to help address the shortage of mental health professionals in schools. More than $10 million in grants recently awarded to IU will be used to help train and hire mental health staff in six schools around the state.

Not all welding work requires a certification. Nationally, nearly 50 percent of welders are not required to have any minimum education. But, a new state law will require certifications for welders working on public construction projects.

Rep. Jim Lucas (R-Seymour) was booked into a southern Indiana county jail early Wednesday morning for operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Hoosier Lottery officials say providing online options to play makes sense for the long-term sustainability of the lottery. But the lottery still won’t take an active role in urging lawmakers to make those online options available.

The Indiana Department of Environmental Management has now identified 19 drinking water utilities that have levels of PFAS above federal health guidelines.

The Indiana State Bar Association is providing a new website for Hoosier attorneys, paralegals and staff to do pro bono work.