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Increasing legislative oversight during a state of emergency

Friday, March 26, 2021

One of the bills Senate Republicans are supporting this year in response to the pandemic is House Bill 1123, which would allow the General Assembly to play a more active role in decision-making during statewide emergencies. more »

Balancing the Powers of Indiana Government

Tuesday, March 23, 2021

The Indiana Senate Republicans are working this session to pass legislation that addresses key lessons we've learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. more »

Expanding Indiana's Safe Haven Law

Friday, March 19, 2021

For most of us, the idea of abandoning a newborn baby is unimaginable, but the unfortunate reality is that some parents believe it is their only option. more »

Improving police training and accountability

Friday, March 12, 2021

Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line every day for the safety and well-being of Hoosiers across the state. In order to support our police officers and improve transparency in policing, the Senate is considering House Bill 1006, which unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law March 9th. more »

More than 1 million Hoosiers have received a COVID-19 vaccine

Friday, March 5, 2021

This week, the Indiana Department of Health announced that more than one million Hoosiers have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine since late December. More than 569,000 Hoosiers are now fully vaccinated. more »