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Garten: Bill to ensure fiscal responsibility, government accountability passes Senate

A Senate Republican agenda bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would ensure responsible use of taxpayer dollars unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 23. more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman in response to Irvington businesses revoking their support for Senate Bill 52

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2024) – "I understand that an individual or business needs to do what is in their best interest, even if that means opposing a one-year prohibition on dedicated lanes. more »

Koch: Bill to enforce Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to enforce Indiana law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Zay speaks at March for Life rally in Indianapolis

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2024) – State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) spoke at the March for Life rally at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Charbonneau: Clarifying updated Medicaid initiatives

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) recently announced their updated initiatives to help ensure Medicaid can continue providing Hoosiers with quality health care access. more »

Koch: Bill regulating the use of drones near state correctional facilities passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would regulate the use of drones near state correctional facilities unanimously passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Zay applauds Fort Wayne City Utilities for their work with lead water line replacement

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2024) — After recent discussion on Senate Bill 5 in the Senate Committee on Utilities, State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) is recognizing Fort Wayne City Utilities as a leader in addressing issues regarding lead water line replacements. more »

Messmer Report: Reforming prior authorization in health care

This year, the Senate Republicans are working on legislation that would make the prior authorization system work better for Hoosiers. more »

Leising presents education, natural resource bills to committees

Leising presents education, natural resource bills to committees

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presented the following education and natural resource bills, which she authored, to the Senate committees on Education and Career Development and Natural Resources this week. more »

Dernulc files bill to support children of parents who are victims of DWI accidents

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2024) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) is authoring legislation to support children who have lost a parent in an auto accident where the offender was driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. more »