This session, Senate Republicans introduced new policies to help improve access and affordability of child care in our state. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would establish a pilot program in Montgomery, Delaware and White counties to require health plans to provide reimbursement for emergency medical services performed under a mobile integrated health care program passed the Senate unanimously today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2024) – "I authored Senate Bill 272 to address two major issues within school-based health centers. First, schools should be focusing primarily on education. Second, and my biggest concern, is the need for clear parental consent and parental involvement. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 1, 2024) — A Senate Republican priority bill, referred to as the 'Every Child Learns to Read' bill by author State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger), that would improve reading skills for Hoosier children passed the Senate today. more »
Three bills authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would improve students' literacy skills and address cellphone use in the classroom passed the Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 31, 2024) – Two bills authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would address workforce data and cybersecurity issues in Indiana passed the Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 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 passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would require a training course that applicants for a used car dealer license must complete to sell used cars in Indiana passed the Senate unanimously today. more »