News Releases

Senator Ford to Author Bill for Foster Parent Bill of Rights

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) today announced he will author a bill during the 2018 legislative session that would require the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights. 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 passage of the federal tax reform bill: more »

Sens. Ruckelshaus and Bohacek File Redistricting Reform Bill

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2017) — State Sens. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) filed a bill today addressing redistricting reform. more »

Hershman named Co-Chair of Smart Cities Foundation Partnership

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has named Indiana State Senate Majority Floor Leader Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) as a co-chair of the Smart Cities Foundation Partnership. more »

Crider: Indiana Senate Page Program Application Now Available

State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Senate Page Program. more »

Crider: State Completes Audit of Sexual Assault Kits

State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) today announced the Indiana State Police (ISP) released its findings regarding the number of untested sexual assault kits in Indiana. 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 election of State Rep. Terry Goodin (D-Austin) as the House Minority Leader: more »

Merritt Announces 2018 Medical Industry Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) today announced bills he plans to author for the 2018 legislative session. 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 State Sen. Mike Delph’s (R-Carmel) activation by the U.S. Army: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt Regarding Gov. Holcomb's Agenda Announcement

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s 2018 agenda announcement: more »