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Zay: Northeast Marion County sees early success with CarePortal

STATEHOUSE (June 20, 2019) — The CarePortal, which aims to connect children and families to resources with the goal of keeping children out of the foster care system, has been implemented in seven churches across northeast Marion County, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Holdman: Free online kindergarten-readiness program available for low-income families

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) – Indiana families can pre-register their four-year-olds for UPSTART, a free online kindergarten-readiness program, now through Sunday, Sept. 1, said State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle). more »

Zay to attend Educator/Center of Influence Tour

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will attend a tour of U.S. Army facilities today, June 19, through June 20 in San Antonio, Texas. more »

Bray appoints senators to interim study committees

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced interim study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »

Houchin’s child services bill signed into law

Senate Enrolled Act 1, authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. SEA 1 is a comprehensive Department of Child Services (DCS) bill aimed at improving support and assistance for vulnerable Hoosier children in the welfare system and their families. more »

Bray appoints members to 21st Century Energy Task Force

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has appointed State Sens. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) to serve on the newly created 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force. more »

Zay: State legislators and Employers’ Forum of Indiana discuss rising health care costs

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) and members of the Indiana General Assembly recently met with the Employers’ Forum of Indiana to discuss the rising health care costs across the state. more »

Zay: Community Harvest Food Bank awarded Duke Energy grant

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2019) — The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to fund Community Harvest Food Bank’s Huntington Farm Wagon program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Legislative Council announces 2019 interim study committee topics

The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2019 legislative interim. more »

Zay honors top educators at 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2019) – Manchester University President Dr. David McFadden and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann recently joined State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to honor local educators during the 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Manchester University. more »