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Raatz Roundup: Hoosier students will benefit from Indiana's new diploma options

A high school degree is the first step to success for Hoosier students, regardless of where their future may take them. However, in the past, our educational system revolved around the expectation that every student needs to go to college after they graduate if they want a chance at success. As a result, we subjected all students to requirements that gave some the false idea that their high school education has little relevance to their lives. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today following the state's latest Medicaid and revenue forecast: more »

Maxwell warns locals about danger Suboxone poses to children

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2024) — State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) is warning residents of Senate District 43 about the potential dangers of Suboxone, a medication used to treat opioid addictions and chronic pain. more »

Goode honored as Aviation Indiana's Senator of the Year

Goode honored as Aviation Indiana's Senator of the Year

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) was formally presented as Aviation Indiana's 2024 Indiana Senator of the Year during a meeting of the Terre Haute Regional Airport Board of Directors meeting Wednesday. more »

Bassler, Goode: Resources available to local water customers

State officials are working with locals after a water filtration plant in Jasonville was damaged by a fire earlier this week, said State Sens. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) and Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute). more »

Alting: Lafayette Jefferson student awarded Senator Ron Alting Scholarship

Alting: Lafayette Jefferson student awarded Senator Ron Alting Scholarship

Lafayette Jefferson High School senior Alonso Clawson-Smith was awarded the Sen. Ron Alting Scholarship during this year's IU Health Hoops Classic Basketball tournament, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »

Tomes to chair Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Veterans Affairs and The Military for the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »

Raatz: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program for 2025

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2024) — The Indiana Senate has begun accepting applications for the 2025 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond). more »

Raatz to chair Senate Committee on Education and Career Development for 2025 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2024) – State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development for the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »

Koch reappointed to key leadership roles for 124th Indiana General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 6, 2024) – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been reappointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve as chairman of the Senate Committee on Utilities for the 124th Indiana General Assembly. more »