News Releases

Raatz Roundup: Improving early literacy skills in Hoosier children

To help children receive a jumpstart in their literacy skills before ever entering the classroom, they need access to books at home. This is why I authored Senate Bill 340, which would establish the Indiana Imagination Library to provide Hoosier children from birth to age five free high-quality books each month regardless of income level. more »

Messmer Report: Increasing Veteran Benefit Awareness

As a member of the Indiana Senate, helping the men and women who served and continue to serve our country is one of my top priorities. more »

Garten: Bill mandating divestment from Chinese Communist Party interests passes committee unanimously

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would protect Hoosier investments passed the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor this week by a bipartisan vote of 10-0. more »

Alting: Former Purdue University President testifies in favor of Senate Bill 1

Alting: Former Purdue University President testifies in favor of Senate Bill 1

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would build a better system for mental health services in Indiana was heard by the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. more »

Leising chairs first Rural Caucus of 2023

Leising chairs first Rural Caucus of 2023

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) chairs Rural Caucus at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 25. more »

Messmer: Bill protecting child victims passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed Senate Committee on Judiciary today by a vote of 7-1. more »

Koch congratulates Lutheran SGO of Indiana award winner

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) congratulates Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Indiana overall award winner, Zachary Lister, at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 24. more »

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse more »

Education committee to hear Deery's bill to limit transcript ransom practices at Indiana colleges and universities

Education committee to hear Deery's bill to limit transcript ransom practices at Indiana colleges and universities

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) will present Senate Bill 404 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development on Wednesday, Jan. 25 that would limit the scenarios in which Indiana colleges may refuse to provide transcripts to current and former students based on debt the individual owes the institution. more »

Leising: Bill to inventory the number of electric cars in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would inventory the number of electric cars in Indiana passed the Senate today unanimously. more »