News Releases

State Sen. Dennis Kruse to Serve as Chair of Education Study Committee

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2017) — State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) to serve as the Chair of the Interim Study Committee on Education and as a member of the Education Commission of the States. more »

State Sen. Andy Zay to Serve on Study Committees

STATEHOUSE (June 29, 2017) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will serve on the following study committees during the summer and fall months to help prepare for the 2018 session of the General Assembly: more »

Merritt Joins Gov. Holcomb for Signing of Opioid Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb for the signing ceremony of Senate Enrolled Act 226, House Enrolled Act 1438, and House Enrolled Act 1540 on June 28, at the Richmond State Hospital. more »

State Sen. Liz Brown to Serve on Study Committees

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2017) — State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) will serve on the following study committees, commissions and boards during the summer and fall months to help prepare for the 2018 session of the General Assembly: more »

State Sen. Michael Crider to Serve as Chair of Roads and Transportation Study Committee

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2017) — State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) will serve as the Chair of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation during the summer and fall months to help prepare for the 2018 session of the General Assembly. more »

Sen. Alting Highlights 2017 Legislation Supporting Hoosier Veterans

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2017) – Joined by Hoosier veterans and members of various veteran service organizations, State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) today highlighted legislation passed during the 2017 session that will go into effect July 1 to support Hoosier veterans. more »

Bassler: Indiana Focuses on Fiscal Responsibility and Education

This past legislative session, the General Assembly passed a new two-year state budget, which has now been signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1001, commonly known as the “budget bill,” focuses on funding Indiana’s most important priorities and services while living within our means. more »

Sen. Long Statement on Alcohol Code Revision Commission

STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2017) ― “The General Assembly has formally commissioned a comprehensive review of Indiana’s alcohol laws for the first time in many years. All issues are on the table as we begin this process. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

STATE HOUSE (June 5, 2017) – “I am grateful for Gov. Holcomb not only supporting our fight against the heroin epidemic that is plaguing our communities, but being a true advocate and champion of this issue. more »

Merritt Drops Off Donations For Julian Center Food Pantry

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) drops off donations collected by the Indiana General Assembly senators, representatives, staff and interns for the Julian Center Food Pantry. more »