News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

STATE HOUSE (June 5, 2017) – “I am grateful for Gov. Holcomb not only supporting our fight against the heroin epidemic that is plaguing our communities, but being a true advocate and champion of this issue. more »

Merritt Drops Off Donations For Julian Center Food Pantry

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) drops off donations collected by the Indiana General Assembly senators, representatives, staff and interns for the Julian Center Food Pantry. more »

Legislative Council Announces Interim Study Committee Topics

STATEHOUSE (May 25, 2017) ― The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2017 legislative interim. The Legislative Council is comprised of eight members of the Indiana Senate and eight members of the Indiana House of Representatives. more »

Ruckelshaus, Hamilton to Host Town Hall Meeting

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2017) — State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) will host a bipartisan town hall meeting to gather feedback from residents on legislative topics. more »

Merritt: Drug Take Back Day is April 29

STATE HOUSE (April 28, 2017) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 29, State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to curb prescription drug abuse by setting up drug disposal sites nationwide. more »

Koch: Cursive Writing Bill Signed by Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2017) —An education bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to survey Indiana schools about cursive writing recently passed the General Assembly with strong bipartisan support and was signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Glick: Local Bodies of Water Receive DNR Grants

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2017) – The Indiana Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recently awarded Lake and River Enhancement (LARE) grants to counties across Indiana, State Sen. Sue Glick (R-LaGrange) announced. more »

Senate Republicans Conclude 2017 Session with Passage of Key Priorities

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2017) ― The Indiana Senate concluded the 2017 legislative session today, completing work on a variety of key legislative priorities. “I applaud the Senate’s efforts to deliver on the priorities we laid out at the beginning of this session,” Long said. more »

Hershman: Bill to Prepare Indiana for Future Investment Passes General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) that would prepare the state for future telecommunication investments passed the General Assembly today and will now move to the governor. more »

Head: Bill to Reform E-Liquid Manufacturing, Sales Passes General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) to reform the regulations for e-liquid manufacturers passed the General Assembly today. E-liquids are the fluids used in e-cigarettes that create the vapor. more »