Indiana senate

The Indiana Senate on Tuesday refused to amend a Republican-backed bill that would ban transgender women and girls from participating in school sports that match their gender identity, putting it on the fast track to passing.

Indiana teachers would have to renew requests every year for automatic paycheck deduction of union dues under a bill that’s been approved by the state Senate. The bill seeks to have school districts send an email to all employees who have union dues deductions with a boldface message in 14-point type that they have the right to not join the...

The Indiana Senate on Tuesday passed a new ban on drivers holding phones while operating vehicles, punishable by a $500 fine, according to the Northwest Indiana Times.