News Releases

Messmer Report: Raising standards for dog breeders

This year, I supported a new law that will require pet stores in Indiana to sell dogs from a registered breeder who meets national health and safety standards. more »

Release: Sen. Leising meets with St. Gabriel Catholic School students

LEISING MEETS WITH ST. GABRIEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS: State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) visits St. Gabriel Catholic School in Connersville Tuesday, April 30. Leising spoke with a class of fifth grade students and met with Principal Michelle Struewing and the Rev. Dustin Boehm. more »

Leising: Link 101 Corridor Project Cancelled

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2024) – "I was pleased to hear the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) listened to my concerns as well as those of community members and canceled the Link 101 Corridor Project. more »

Raatz: When immigration law not enforced, Hoosiers bear cost

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2024) – State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) is highlighting the importance of a new law passed this year to push back against illegal immigration in Indiana. more »

Messmer Report: Protecting Hoosier Property

Protecting Hoosiers from adversarial nations has been a top priority of mine in recent years, especially with the increase in Chinese ownership of the American food supply we've seen in recent years. more »

Statement from State Sen. Mark Messmer on Toyota announcement

State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) made the following statement regarding Toyota's $1.4 billion investment at its Princeton plant more »

Maxwell: Lawrenceburg native Mason Parris heading to Olympics

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R- Guilford) made the following statement today regarding Lawrenceburg native Mason Parris heading to the Paris Olympics: more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Baldwin in response to the passing of Hendricks County Sheriff Deputy Fred Fislar

STATEHOUSE (April 18, 2024) – "It is always disheartening to hear of the passing of a fellow officer in the line of duty. more »

Goode: Early Childhood Education Center renovation gets approval

The State Budget Committee approved nearly $9.8 million to renovate the Chestnut Building on the Indiana State University campus to house the Early Childhood Education Development Center, said State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute). more »

Messmer Report: Enforcing Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities

When local governments disregard current state law by helping to hide illegal immigrants, they put our communities and public safety at risk. more »