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 »
It must be tough being an elected Democrat in the Indiana Statehouse. After reading Rep. Phil GiaQuinta’s latest column bemoaning the Indiana Constitution, it’s easy to see Democrats have no positive legislative proposals or electoral victories to celebrate of their own. more »
While lawmakers look to tackle literacy during the 2024 legislative session, I plan to join this initiative by also advocating for cursive writing curriculum, since various studies show knowing how to write in cursive helps improve information retention and comprehension abilities – supporting the successful development of reading and writing skills. more »
State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today in response to the return of commercial air service at the Purdue University Airport more »
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie). more »
This year, the Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services was tasked with studying the impacts of mental illness in Indiana among Hoosier veterans and first responders, and making recommendations on how best to help. more »
State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport, second from left) receives the 2023 Indiana Prosecuting Attorneys Council (IPAC) Legislative Excellence Award. more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 7, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). more »
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville). more »
