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Commons, Deery: Bill to increase child care options heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that aims to increase child care options within local schools unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, March 18. more »

Leising honored by Indiana Standardbred Association

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) was recently honored by the Indiana Standardbred Association for supporting the horse racing industry. She is currently sponsoring House Bill 1490, which would make it easier to provide equine dentistry at horse racing tracks. more »

Dernulc: Bill adding Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would add Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Goode honors Dr. David Bowden on Senate floor

Goode honors Dr. David Bowden on Senate floor

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) honored Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) artistic director and conductor Dr. David Bowden today on the Senate floor. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Enacting education policy

Ensuring Hoosier children are getting the best education possible is one of the most important aspects of the job of a state senator. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Baldwin on Noblesville Mental Health Fund

"This week, the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation (NSEF) announced a $50,000 increase in funding for their Mental Health Support Fund. more »

Rogers co-chairs first meeting of Small-Business Caucus

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) joined legislators from both chambers on Wednesday, March 12 for the initial meeting of the Small-Business Caucus, a new bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing the needs of Indiana’s small-business community. more »

Dernulc: Bill adding Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passes committee

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would add Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law unanimously today. more »

Bray, Bassler honor Owen County Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary

Bray, Bassler honor Owen County Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary

A resolution authored by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) honoring the Owen County Chamber of Commerce unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Carrasco: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

Carrasco: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March. 11, 2025) – Two local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis). more »