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Buchanan: Bill increasing IEDC transparency passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would establish the Office of Entrepreneurship & Innovation within the Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) unanimously passed the Indiana Senate today. more »

Freeman's bill to increase criminal penalties and enhance public safety passes the Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2025) —A bill authored by State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) that would increase penalties for criminal offenses recently passed the Senate with a bipartisan vote of 46-3. more »

Goode: Bill to prioritize future student success in higher education system passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would reinvigorate Indiana's system of public higher education by prioritizing the future of the state's workforce passed the Senate today with bipartisan support of 48-1. more »

Alting: Bill to boost liquor manufacturing for artisan distilleries passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would create greater growth opportunities for Indiana artisan distilleries by increasing production limits passed the Senate today with bipartisan support of 42-7. more »

A Statement from State Sen. Scott Baldwin

State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) made the following statement today responding to his amendment added to Senate Bill 324: more »

Johnson: Resolution to encourage a healthier Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) — A Senate Concurrent Resolution authored by State Sen. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) unanimously passed the Senate today that supports behaviors, policies and practices for a healthier Indiana. more »

Dernulc: Bill to improve the oversight of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would improve the oversight of the Little Calumet River Basin Development Commission passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Buchanan: Bill encouraging rural investment passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) to increase capital investment in businesses in rural Indiana passed the Indiana Senate today 47-2 with bipartisan support. more »

Lawrence Central High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Lawrence Central High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – Kyle Mattern is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence). more »

Lebanon High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

Lebanon High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 18, 2025) – Ella Chalecki is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Kyle Walker (R- Lawrence). more »