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Deery: Bill to limit transcript ransom practices passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would limit scenarios in which public Indiana colleges may refuse transcript distribution to current and former students unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development Wednesday. more »

Bassler: Bill creating workshare program passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) that would establish a work sharing program through the Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) passed the Senate Committee on Pensions of Labor Wednesday by a vote of 8-1. more »

Edinburgh Community High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Edinburgh Community High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2023) – Jacob George is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »

Crider: Welcomes Senate intern

Crider: Welcomes Senate intern

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 8, 2023) – Leon McGee is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield). more »

Purdue Northwest student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Purdue Northwest student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb 8, 2023) – Zachary Lamberta is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2023 legislative session, said State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland). more »

Donato: Ensuring landlord accountability

No tenant should ever have to wonder if their money is being handled appropriately by their property owner. Senate Bill 114 would allow utility companies to ask courts to appoint receivers over certain landlords who have failed to pay the utility bills for their properties. more »

Leising recognizes 4-H students at the Statehouse

Leising recognizes 4-H students at the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, podium) welcomes 4-H students to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 7. Leising presented Senate Concurrent Resolution 15, which recognizes 4-H students for their accomplishments as youth leaders. more »

Doriot: Bill to expand driving privileges for non-citizens passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2023) – A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that would expand driving privileges for non-citizens passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation today. more »

Mishler: Bill funding capital improvements in South Bend passes the Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2023) – A bill authored by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) that would increase funding for capital improvements in South Bend unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Byrne presents Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution to committee

Byrne presents Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution to committee

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) presents Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, which would rename a stretch of State Road 135 in memory of volunteer firefighter Jacob T. McClanahan, to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, Feb. 7. more »