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Statement from State Sen. Ron Alting

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) made the following statement today in regard to commitments from the state regarding a potential water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Lebanon 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 »

Statement from State Sen. Spencer Deery

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today in regard to commitments from the state regarding a potential water pipeline from Tippecanoe County to Lebanon more »

Zay: Place of Grace receives $750,000 in state funding

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 19, 2023) — The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) recently awarded $750,000 to Place of Grace through the Recovery Housing Program (RHP), said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Messmer Report: Merry Christmas

It is that wonderful time of year again, where family and friends come together from throughout our state and beyond to celebrate Christmas. more »

Zay: Recognizing life at all stages

As a father of five children, a member of the Catholic Church and an Indiana state senator, I have and always will support pro-life legislation that protects unborn babies and supports parents. In recent years, the Indiana General Assembly has placed more emphasis on pro-life policymaking by enacting much-needed legislation, but there is still more work that needs to be done to ensure unborn babies are completely protected in Indiana. Recognizing the need to protect life in all areas of the law, this session I am introducing a bill that further values the lives of unborn babies and protects parents' hard-earned taxpayer dollars. more »

Zay: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Johnson: Applications open for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo). more »

Johnson: Improving public health, holding leaders accountable

As an Indiana state senator and local physician, helping Hoosiers live healthy lives is one of my top priorities. Unfortunately, Indiana ranks as one of the unhealthiest states for life expectancy, in large part due to both obesity and smoking rates. Many of these factors are based on personal choices and responsibility. To help improve this statistic, the Governor's Public Health Commission offered recommendations to improve Hoosiers' health through increased funding and structural changes to how our state delivers public health services. more »