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Leising welcomes local students to the Statehouse

Leising welcomes local students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomes Rushville Elementary School sixth-grade students to the Statehouse Thursday, March. 7. more »

LEISING: Bill to protect Indiana land passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would protect farmland and land around military bases in Indiana from adversarial nations unanimously passed the Senate with bipartisan support on March 4. more »

Charbonneau: Bill to address child care access and affordability moves to governor

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2024) — A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) that would make child care more accessible and affordable for Hoosier families will now move to the governor's desk for final consideration. more »

Zay reflects on IDOH's fourth-quarter abortion report

STATEHOUSE (March 6, 2024) —Indiana's recently released Terminated Pregnancy Report for the fourth quarter (Oct. 1 – Dec. 31) of 2023 showed the major advancements Indiana has made to protect life at all stages, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Carrasco: Bill to expand natural disaster financial assistance moves to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (March. 5, 2024) — A bill authored by State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) that would increase the maximum amount of financial support eligible entities and property owners can receive from the State Disaster Relief Fund unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives. more »

Sens. Buchanan, Deery honor Montgomery County United Marching Band and Guard

A resolution authored by State Sens. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that congratulates the Montgomery County United Marching Band and Guard passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. more »

Messmer: Resolution honoring Pike Central teacher passes Senate

A resolution authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that recognizes the Indiana Small and Rural Schools Association's Rural Teacher of the Year passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. more »

Goode: Bill to help keep Indiana soil and water clean passes Senate

Goode: Bill to help keep Indiana soil and water clean passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that aims to help keep Indiana soil and water clean unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, March 5. more »

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding House Bill 1002

STATEHOUSE (March 5, 2024) – "The events that occurred on Oct. 7 were abhorrent. I condemn the heinous activities that have occurred and continue to occur. House Bill 1002 sends a clear message - antisemitism has no place in Indiana. more »

Statement from State Sen. Tyler Johnson following the passage of SCR 17

State Senator Dr. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo) made the following statement after the Senate passed Senate Concurrent Resolution 17, which condemns physician-assisted suicide: more »