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Leising joins ceremonial signing of energy sustainability bill

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center of second row) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb as he ceremonially signs House Enrolled Act 1007 into law at the Statehouse Monday, May 22. more »

Leising welcomes Milan Elementary School students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front third from left) welcomes fourth grade students from Milan Elementary School to the Statehouse Monday, May 1. more »

Crider's bills to protect Hoosiers signed into law

Crider's bills to protect Hoosiers signed into law

STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2023) — Bills authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) that will protect victims of domestic violence and those who are electronically tracked by bad actors were ceremonially signed into law today. more »

Ford: Bill on welding standards signed by governor

Ford: Bill on welding standards signed by governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that will require Indiana contractors working on public works projects to meet standards relating to welding structural steel was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Ford: Bill establishing residential housing infrastructure assistance program signed by governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) to establish a residential housing infrastructure assistance program in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Ford: Bill expanding TANF eligibility in Indiana signed by governor

Ford: Bill expanding TANF eligibility in Indiana signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would expand the income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Messmer: Bill establishing military impact zones signed by governor

Messmer: Bill establishing military impact zones signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that will update zoning districts around military properties in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Messmer Report: Regulating third-party food delivery services

In recent years, third-party food delivery services like Door Dash and Uber Eats have become a popular and convenient way for people to order food from a restaurant, especially when Indiana restaurants were forced to switch from in-person dining to take-out and delivery options. more »

Crider's bill to build a better mental-health care system signed into law

Crider's bill to build a better mental-health care system signed into law

STATEHOUSE (May 16, 2023) — A Senate Republican Caucus priority bill authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) that will improve access to mental-health care for Hoosiers was ceremonially signed into law today at the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health Summit. more »

Messmer Report: Recognizing and preventing human trafficking

With the arrival of May, thousands of visitors will be traveling to the state throughout the summer months. more »