STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that would strengthen voter identification and improve voter list maintenance passed the Senate Committee on Elections today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2025) — State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) gathered with legislators, educators and students for the Parents for School Options of Indiana Capitol Day on Jan. 15. Garten and State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) were honored with the Crystal Apple Award at the event for being champions of school choice, along with the late State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) in memoriam. more »
State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) has filed a bill that would improve government efficiency and accountability. more »
While Indiana has some of the nation's lowest property taxes for homeowners, in recent years, some Hoosiers across the state have experienced concerning increases in their property tax bills. more »
State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced Senate Bill 286 to promote public safety. The bill, authored by Byrne, would ban the use of face masks at a public assembly without a valid reason. It also increases the penalty for crimes committed while wearing a mask in a public assembly. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chairs the first meeting of the year for the Rural Caucus on Jan. 22. Indiana State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver spoke at the event, which covered topics such as public health and other issues significant to rural Indiana. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2025) — Bills authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would improve the oversight of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission and amend the requirements for Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) members were heard in the Senate Committee on Local Government today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would improve transparency for regional economic development activities by calling for definite planning and reviewing of requirements, was heard by the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. more »
State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) served as chair for the first meeting of the Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology today. more »
State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today in regard to his bill addressing the state's teacher shortage and bullying being voted out of committee more »
