Students should be informed about all the opportunities they have to help their communities. Programs like the Scouts not only teach students how to be good citizens, but they also learn the values of giving back to others. more »
State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) meets with University of Southern Indiana President Steven Bridges and staff to learn about their STEM Discovery Lab. more »
As someone who lives in rural Indiana, I've seen firsthand the work Hoosier volunteer firefighters put in everyday for our communities across the state. more »
One of the most important priorities of government is to ensure our neighbors and homeland are safe from those who wish to harm us. more »
Today, Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 256, a nation-leading security measure authored by Senate Majority Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »
STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) that bans foreign adversaries from owning land in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that bans vaping products manufactured in foreign adversarial nations like China from being sold in Indiana was ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) that provides protections for shooting ranges was ceremonially signed into law April 29 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »
State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) is urging Gov. Mike Braun to not only continue the state's current gas tax holiday beyond May 8 but also suspend the 36 cents per gallon state excise tax on gas. more »
