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Messmer Report: Looking back at this year's legislative session

The 2023 legislative session came to a close this week, and I am happy to see a number of important initiatives pass the General Assembly. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Spencer Deery on the end of the 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement following the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jon Ford on the end of the 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement following the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Bassler on the end of the 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement following the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Ron Alting on end of 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) made the following statement following the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Gary Byrne

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) made the following statement following the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jeff Raatz

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) made the following statement today regarding the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Chip Perfect

State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2023 legislative session: more »

Leising: Bill eliminating required use of state floodplain maps heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), Senate Enrolled Act 242, which would repeal a provision requiring a local floodplain administrator to use state floodplain mapping data unless at a landowner's request, passed the General Assembly today. more »