News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address: more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2023 State of the State address: more »

Crider Honors Indiana Veterans at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2023) — Today, State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) honored Hoosier veterans with the ninth annual Indiana Military and Veterans Legislative Day event. more »

Leising attends State Agriculture and Rural Leaders Summit

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) attended the State Agriculture and Rural Leaders (SARL) 2023 Legislative Agriculture Chairs Summit in Charleston, South Carolina last week. more »

Garten to spearhead caucus efforts to increase compensation for Indiana State Police

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) will be spearheading efforts to increase compensation for the Indiana State Police (ISP) this session. more »

Byrne files first two bills of the 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) files his first two bills as state senator of Senate District 47 for the 2023 legislative session at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 9. more »

Raatz Roundup: 2023 Legislative Session begins

The 2023 legislative session reconvened Jan. 9, and lawmakers are tasked with creating a new state budget. more »

Senate Republicans lay out 2023 agenda focused on fiscal responsibility, health care, public safety and more

Indiana Senate Republicans today laid out a caucus agenda focused on fiscal responsibility, improving the state's mental and public health infrastructure, lowering health care costs, ensuring public safety and protecting Hoosiers' data privacy. more »

Messmer Report: Expanding broadband in Indiana

Like the expansion of electric services to homes in the early 20th century, increasing the state's broadband footprint is vital to Indiana's growth in the 21st century. more »

Raatz Roundup: Do your part to ensure broadband access for all Hoosiers

Reliable broadband access is critical in supporting Indiana's business environment and quality of life. In recognition of this need, the state continuously invests in local projects to improve internet access for Hoosier families and keep pace with the demands of technology. more »