News Releases

MEDIA ADVISORY: Merritt to Discuss 2018 Law Enforcement Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) will hold a press conference Tuesday, Oct. 10, to discuss bills he is authoring for the 2018 legislative session to help those in law enforcement work effectively, protect officers and help reduce violent crime. more »

Merritt Greets Chinese Delegation

MERRITT GREETS CHINESE DELEGATION: State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) presents a gift from the State of Indiana to Yu Chunxiao, Deputy Administrator for the National Railway Administration and the Chinese Delegation Lead, during the China Freight Rail Operations Reverse Trade Mission. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jon Ford

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement regarding the Indiana Manufacturers Association inducting Clabber Girl Corporation into their Hall of Fame: more »

State Sen. Bassler to Host Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cherry Ghost Coffee House. more »

State Sen. Bassler to Host Town Hall Meetings

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will host town hall meetings during the months of October and November to gather feedback from residents on legislative topics. more »

State Sen. John Ruckelshaus to Hold Town Hall Meetings

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2017) — 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 »

Merritt Speaks to Indiana University Students

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) speaks to Indiana University Vietnamese exchange students during their State House Day. Sen. Merritt spoke to the students about the opioid epidemic, how the legislature is tackling the issue, and Indiana’s response to the Scott County HIV and Hepatitis C crisis. more »

Merritt: Communities in Senate District 31 Receive Over $1.7 Million in Road-Funding Grants

Recently, three communities in and around Senate District 31 received over 1.7 million in local road-funding grants, said State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). more »

Merritt Presents Sagamore of the Wabash Award

Merritt Presents Sagamore of the Wabash Award

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis, right) presents John D. Proffitt (left) with Indiana’s highest citizen award, the Sagamore of the Wabash. more »