News Releases

Dernulc: Bill to improve the sale of utility trailers passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 28, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would improve the sale of utility trailers was amended and passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation unanimously today. more »

Statement from State Sen. Mike Bohacek

State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) made the following statement today about Senate Bill 436: more »

Statement from State Sen. Blake Doriot

State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) made the following statement today about last night's shooting at Martin's Supermarket in Elkhart: more »

Media Advisory: Goode to present government transparency and accountability bill

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will present Senate Bill 382 to the Senate Committee on Local Government during its Jan. 30 meeting at the Indiana Statehouse. more »

Doriot: Bill to strengthen Indiana's elections passes committee

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that would strengthen voter identification and improve voter list maintenance passed the Senate Committee on Elections today. more »

Garten honored with Crystal Apple Award for championing school choice

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2025) — State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) gathered with legislators, educators and students for the Parents for School Options of Indiana Capitol Day on Jan. 15. Garten and State Rep. Bob Behning (R-Indianapolis) were honored with the Crystal Apple Award at the event for being champions of school choice, along with the late State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) in memoriam. more »

Baldwin authors Senate priority bill dealing with fiscal integrity

State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) has filed a bill that would improve government efficiency and accountability. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Working to lower property taxes

While Indiana has some of the nation's lowest property taxes for homeowners, in recent years, some Hoosiers across the state have experienced concerning increases in their property tax bills. more »

Byrne authors bill supporting public safety in large gatherings

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced Senate Bill 286 to promote public safety. The bill, authored by Byrne, would ban the use of face masks at a public assembly without a valid reason. It also increases the penalty for crimes committed while wearing a mask in a public assembly. more »

Leising Chairs Rural Caucus Meeting

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chairs the first meeting of the year for the Rural Caucus on Jan. 22. Indiana State Health Commissioner Lindsay Weaver spoke at the event, which covered topics such as public health and other issues significant to rural Indiana. more »