News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Linda Rogers

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) made the following statement regarding the 2024-2025 IREAD assessment: more »

Raatz Roundup: The importance of small business

Small businesses are the backbone of our nation's economy. They are run by people who have a passion for something and want to make a living doing what they love. That is what the American dream is all about. more »

Alting: Portion of State Road 75 renamed "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road"

Alting: Portion of State Road 75 renamed "Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road"

A stretch of State Road 75 between County Road 700 South and County Road 800 South in Carroll County has been renamed to honor fallen Carroll County Sheriff's Deputy Noah C. Rainey, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Keeping Hoosier children safe in school

One of my top priorities as a state senator is ensuring Hoosier children are safe – especially when they're at school. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Vice President JD Vance's visit to the Indiana Statehouse: more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council. more »

Raatz Roundup: Supporting our Teachers

Students across Senate District 27 are returning to classrooms to begin another school year. Throughout the year, they will learn important lessons and skills that will ultimately set them up for their future careers, and at the heart of every classroom delivering those lessons are teachers. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving cancer research in Indiana

Whether you have been diagnosed with it yourself, or have a loved one fighting the disease, we have all been impacted by cancer in some way. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Indiana education gets national attention

Indiana recently received a tremendous honor for our work supporting our students and schools. The state was awarded the 2025 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation by the Education Commission of the States in recognition of the significant work we have done to increase our literacy rates and developing the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed dashboard. more »