News Releases

Alting Presents Coach Rick Peckinpaugh with a Distinguished Hoosier Award

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presented Rick Peckinpaugh, McCutcheon High School math teacher and basketball coach, with a Distinguished Hoosier Award Saturday, Jan. 6. more »

Senate Republicans Detail 2018 Legislative Agenda

Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus today announced their agenda for the 2018 legislative session. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding the death of Fort Wayne native and Indiana National Guardsman Sgt. 1st Class Mark Boner: more »

Alting: Senate Committee on Public Policy to Hear Sunday Sales and Cold Beer Expansion Proposals

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette), chairman of the Senate Committee on Public Policy, today announced the committee will hear Senate Bill 1, which would legalize the Sunday sale of alcohol, and Senate Bill 26, which would expand the sale of cold beer. more »

MEDIA ADVISORY: Merritt Hosts Forum Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) and the Carmel Interfaith Alliance will host a forum addressing the heroin and prescription opioid epidemic Saturday, Jan. 6 at Carmel Christian Church. more »

Senate Republicans to Detail 2018 Legislative Agenda

Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus will announce their 2018 legislative agenda Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Senate Chamber. more »

Sen. Delph to Return to Senate, Concludes Service in Puerto Rico

In a letter released today, State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel) announced he will return home from his service with the U.S. Army in Puerto Rico today, Jan. 4 and remain on active duty until Jan. 8. Sen. Delph expects to return to his service in the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 9. more »

Holdman Files Bill to Expand Baby Box Program

State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 123, which would expand the availability of newborn safety incubators, commonly referred to as “baby boxes.” more »

Head Files Bill to Ease Licensing Requirements for Clinicians

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 3, 2018) – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently filed a bill that would make it easier for clinicians serving families to obtain a license. more »

Senator Ford Authors Bill for Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced he has authored a bill that would reduce the age from 52 to 50 at which a member of the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund is eligible to receive full retirement benefits. more »