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Say’s Firefly Bill Authored by Local Students Passes Senate

A bill resulting from the work of Kayla Xu, a Cumberland Elementary fifth-grade student, recently passed out of the full Senate by a vote of 48-0, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »

Statement from State Sen. John Ruckelshaus

State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) issued the following statement today regarding the passage of Senate Bill 326, which would establish redistricting standards: more »

Walker: Redistricting Standards Bill Passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) that would set redistricting standards recently passed the Senate by a vote of 42-6. more »

Sen. Young: Bill to Legalize Hemp Extract Passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) that would legalize the sale and use of cannabidiol (CBD) oil passed the Senate recently by a vote of 35-13. 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 Healthy Indiana Plan’s approval and extension from the federal government: more »

Ford: Tax Credit for Education Donations Bill Passes Committee

A bill that would provide tax credit for education contributions recently passed out of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute). more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt regarding Gov. Holcomb’s Healthy Indiana Plan announcement

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s Healthy Indiana Plan announcement: more »

Penn-Harris-Madison Achievements Honored by General Assembly

The Indiana General Assembly has honored the outstanding achievements from the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (PHM). Three resolutions authored by State Sen. Joe Zakas (R-Granger) recognized PHM Superintendent Dr. Jerry Thacker, the Penn High School girls soccer team, and director of bands Glenn Northern for their recent accomplishments. more »

Raatz: Employability Skills Curriculum Bill Passes Committee

Raatz: Employability Skills Curriculum Bill Passes Committee more »

State Sen. Zakas: Bill to Close Sex Offender Registry Loophole Passes Senate

State Sen. Joe Zakas (R-Granger) said a bill he has authored to close a loophole in Indiana’s sex offender registry law passed the State Senate. The vote on Senate Bill 60 was 49-0. more »