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Improving Local Government Accountability

Friday, February 5, 2021

Since the COVID-19 pandemic took effect, local health departments have had to make many tough decisions, like putting limitations on gatherings and businesses in order to reduce the spread of the disease. more »

Giving Hoosiers confidence to reopen their businesses

Friday, January 29, 2021

Given the unprecedented nature of the COVID-19 pandemic and the constantly changing circumstances of the past year, Senate Republicans have pushed to protect Hoosier businesses and organizations acting in good faith to prevent the spread of COVID-19. more »

Expanding telehealth services

Friday, January 22, 2021

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, health care providers have been temporarily permitted to expand their services by utilizing virtual consultations, known as telehealth, to provide Hoosiers with more accessibility to safe and convenient health care. This session, one of Senate Republicans' top priorities is to permanently codify these telehealth expansions to ensure patients continue to have access to what has become a very safe and easy way to see their doctors. more »

Supporting Schools Through the Pandemic

Friday, January 15, 2021

With the 2021 legislative session underway, there are a number of unprecedented topics to tackle in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. One of the biggest is the state's ability to fully fund K-12 education. more »

2021 Legislative Agenda

Friday, January 8, 2021

This week the General Assembly reconvened at the Statehouse for the 2021 legislative session, and Senate Republicans announced their collective priorities for the coming months. more »