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Leising: Bill to address the testing and reporting of diseased animals passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 11, 2020) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Agriculture today. more »

Rogers files legislation addressing health facility visitation

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) recently filed Senate Bill 202 to address health facility visitation. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ron Grooms

State Sen. Ron Grooms (R-Jeffersonville) made the following statement in response to the deadly riots that took place in Washington, D.C.: more »

Op-ed: Leising: COVID-19 vaccine available for Hoosiers ages 80 and up

I strongly urge those 80 years of age or older, or their representative, to visit ourshot.in.gov to make an appointment. While the vaccines are free, individuals who have health insurance are required to input their insurance information into the website when scheduling their appointment. more »

Leising: Communities across Senate District 42 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »

Gaskill: Communities across Senate District 26 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton). more »

Donato: Communities across Senate District 18 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). more »

Raatz: Bill to fully fund virtual students in public schools receives hearing

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would fully fund students attending public schools virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year received a hearing in the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »

Senate Republicans announce 2021 legislative agenda

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the Senate Republican Caucus's legislative agenda for the 2021 session. more »

Messmer authors COVID-19 liability protection legislation for Hoosier businesses

Last week, State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) filed Senate Bill 1, which would provide liability protections to Indiana businesses and individuals if they become involved in a COVID-19 lawsuit. more »