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Schmitt: Governor signs election bill into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) that will automatically update voter registration for candidates who withdraw from elections if the address on their withdrawal form is different from their registration was signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Goode's bill strengthening Indiana's defense sector passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would strengthen Indiana's defense sector unanimously passed the Senate. more »

Buchanan's child care assistance bill heads to governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would expand eligibility for Indiana's employer child care tax credit unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing the threat of our federal debt

In recent decades, Indiana has maintained a strong fiscal footing after years of conservative leadership that has passed balanced budgets, paid down our state's debt and cut taxes. more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement today on the House Committee on Ways and Means passage of Senate Bill 27: more »

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

A resolution authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) honoring the lives and legacies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German passed the Senate today. more »

Leising presents resolution honoring FFA

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents a resolution honoring the National FFA organization and the Indiana FFA Association on Feb. 17. more »

Koch's constitutional amendment heads to voters

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2026) — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat to public safety passed out of the House of Representatives today. more »

Sen. Goode recognizes National Engineers Week

Sen. Goode recognizes National Engineers Week

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) is recognizing National Engineers Week, which is scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 – 28 this year. more »

Dernulc's bill expanding alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today. more »