News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt regarding President Trump’s opioid epidemic announcement

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding President Trump’s opioid epidemic announcement. more »

State Sen. John Ruckelshaus to Hold Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) will host a series of bipartisan town hall meetings with State Reps. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) and Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis). more »

Hershman: Indiana Tax Climate Ranks Among Top 10 in Nation

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 17, 2017) — Indiana’s business tax climate once again ranks among the top 10 in the United States, according to the nonpartisan Tax Foundation, said State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek). more »

State Sen. Bassler to Host Town Hall Meeting at Loogootee City Hall

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Oct. 17, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Loogootee City Hall. more »

Spartz Named to Senate Committees

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 16, 2017) – State Sen. Victoria Spartz (R-Noblesville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) to serve on four committees during the 2018 legislative session. more »

Long Makes Leadership, Committee Appointments

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 12, 2017) ― Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced leadership and committee appointments triggered by the retirement of Sen. Luke Kenley. more »

Sen. Merritt Meets with Briezy’s Bunch CEO and CFO for Epilepsy Advocacy Efforts

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) recently met with Briezy’s Bunch CFO Justin Krowel and Briezy’s Bunch CEO April Krowel, to discuss issues affecting individuals with epilepsy in Indiana, like the rising costs of necessary life-saving medications. more »

Merritt Announces 2018 Law Enforcement Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) today announced bills he plans to author for the 2018 legislative session to help law enforcement work effectively, protect officers and help reduce violent crime. more »