Republican Jim Banks will be Indiana’s newest U.S. senator, according to a call by the Associated Press.

Republican Mike Braun will be the next governor of Indiana, according to a call by the Associated Press.

Ethanol isn’t as climate-friendly as biofuels made from things like grasses, wood and algae. Corn stover — the stalks, leaves and husks leftover after harvest — could present a new opportunity for farmers.

Gov.-elect Mike Braun said his big election victory gives him a “platter of opportunity” to tackle the “kitchen table issues” he ran on — including property tax and health care reform.

Three Indiana school corporations asked voters to pass operating referendums this November. Voters approved the Lake Station Community Schools referendum this year, but voters rejected referendums for Kokomo Community School Corporation and Twin Lakes Community School Corporation.