As your state senator, it is my priority to ensure Indiana is a great place to live, work and raise a family. That's why I voted in recent years to enact new laws that benefit all Hoosiers.

Tax Cuts

In the 2026 session, I supported a new law to save Hoosiers $237 million in taxes on tips, overtime pay and loan interest on American-made vehicles. This law pairs Indiana's tax code to the federal code, meaning Hoosiers will have the same tax benefits at the state level as they do at the federal level for wages earned in 2026 regarding no tax on tips, no tax on overtime, and no tax on loan interest for American-made vehicles.

I also supported a plan to cut Indiana's income tax to one of the lowest rates in the country. This 2023 law lowers the income tax rate every year until 2027, when the rate will reach 2.9% and be among the lowest rates in the country. This cut is estimated to save Hoosiers $2 billion in income taxes over the first five years.

In the 2025 session, I also supported a new law to save Hoosier homeowners $1.3 billion in property taxes. This legislation also included targeted relief for seniors, farmers and small-business owners. Beginning with 2027 bills, the business personal property tax will be eliminated for all businesses with equipment under $2 million.

In 2022, we passed a law to eliminate the state's utility receipts tax, resulting in $220 million in savings for Hoosiers on their utility bills, and this year, House Enrolled Act 1002, which I sponsored, will ensure utilities prioritize more affordable, reliable power to Hoosiers.

These are just some of the more than 20 tax cuts Senate Republicans have supported in the past 10 years. You can read more about these cuts here.

Child Care Access

Access to affordable child care is an issue that continues to strain Hoosier families. That is why I co-authored and supported laws to reduce regulations and make it easier for more child care centers to open while still maintaining high standards of safety and care.

Putting a Stop to Illegal Immigration

During the Biden administration, millions of illegal aliens crossed America's borders, leading to a surge of gang violence and deadly drugs. While truly putting a stop to illegal immigration requires strong enforcement by the federal government, it's important we do what we can here in Indiana to protect Hoosiers from the dangers that come from illegal immigration.

I know how important it is to keep our citizens safe and uphold the Rule of Law, which is why this year, I was proud to champion Indiana's FAIRNESS Act - legislation that aims to fight illegal immigration in Indiana by backing up the federal government's work with tools available at the state level and strengthening the cooperation between Indiana and federal law enforcement.

Our caucus has taken many other steps to strengthen our immigration enforcement laws, including a 2025 law I supported that requires county sheriffs to assist in deporting illegal immigrants who commit crimes in Indiana.

Protecting Women's Sports and Spaces

Over the last several years, instances of biological males competing in women's sports were becoming too common. Recognizing biological realities, Senate Republicans passed legislation to ensure women's sports are preserved for biological women. This includes a law from 2025 I supported that protects college athletics.

It has become even more apparent that legislative language is needed to clarify biological sex throughout Indiana code. That is why I authored a bill this year that would have further recognized biological realities by ensuring women's spaces are preserved for biological women. Unfortunately, the House did not give this bill a hearing, but if the bill had successfully gone through the legislative process, it would have affected prisons, locker rooms, birth certificates and more.

I encourage you to contact me with any questions or comments you may have by filling out a "Contact Me" form online or by phone at 800-382-9467.