News Releases

Messmer: Bill protecting child victims moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Ford: Bill expanding TANF eligibility in Indiana passes House

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 passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93 to 4. more »

Leising welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse Tuesday, April 4. more »

Leising recognizes volunteer firefighters for 50 years of service

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, second from left) welcomes the Sembach family to the Statehouse Monday, April 3, to honor Paul Sembach, from Fayette County, for his dedication to public safety. more »

Ford: Bill to establish worksite speed control pilot program passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would establish a worksite speed control pilot program to enforce speed limits in work zones passed the Indiana Senate today with bipartisan support. more »

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) recognized the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A Championship with Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 at the Statehouse Monday, April 3. more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Johnson County: more »

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan more »

Batesville Intermediate School students visit the Statehouse

Fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School in Ripley County visit the Statehouse Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31. more »

Messmer Report: Establishing standards for battery energy storage systems

In the event of a grid failure, or higher than expected demand, it is vital to have stored electricity reserves that can be deployed to keep homes and businesses running smoothly. more »