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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memorial Services for State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis)

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2023) — At the request of the family of Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis), Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) today announced the following memorial service information for Sen. Sandlin: more »

Messmer Report: Serving constituents during the interim

While a majority of the Indiana General Assembly's service occurs during the legislative session, there is still plenty of work to be done during the interim months. more »

Statement from State Sen. Chris Garten on the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin

Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) made the following statement regarding the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis): more »

Rogers: Applications open for K-12 Robotics Competition Grant

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) — The Indiana Department of Education is accepting applications for the K-12 Robotics Competition Grant, said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). more »

Messmer Report: Celebrating the U.S. Constitution

The United States Constitution protects the rights of our citizens from a variety of encroachments. more »

State Sen. Jon Ford to resign from Senate

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) today announced he will resign from his seat in the Indiana Senate effective Oct. 16, 2023 in order to pursue new professional endeavors. Ford has served in the Senate since 2014. more »

Leising co-chairs Drainage Task Force meeting

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chairs the first Drainage Task Force meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14. more »

Koch chairs energy, utilities and telecommunications study committee

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairs the first Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14, to prepare for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Buchanan: Pension management oversight committee to hold first meeting of 2023

The Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight will hold its first meeting of 2023 in the Senate Chamber at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), chair of the committee. more »