State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) made the following statement in response to the 2026 State of the Judiciary address. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) — The Indiana Department of Transportation will soon open bids for the truss reconstruction and repair project for the State Road 225 bridge in Tippecanoe County, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2026) — State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) is encouraging residents of Senate District 48 take his online survey to offer feedback and insight on important issues he may see during the 2026 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 13, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that would allow for a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding women unanimously passed out of the Senate today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 12, 2026) — A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to support the relationship between the Indiana FFA and Indiana State Department of Agriculture passed out of the Senate Committee on Agriculture unanimously today. more »
Schmitt's election transparency bills pass committee more »
State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) was presented with the Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging's Legislator of the Year on Monday, Jan. 12. more »
State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) today unveiled his top legislative priorities for the 2026 session, focusing on a bold agenda to protect Indiana’s fiscal integrity, strengthen national security at the state level, and shield Hoosier families from skyrocketing utility costs. more »
This year I authored two bills aimed at increasing transparency and maintaining integrity in our elections. more »
Senate Majority Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) has filed Senate Bill 1, a comprehensive reform package designed to eliminate waste, fraud, and abuse within Indiana's welfare systems. As the Senate Republicans’ top legislative priority for the 2026 session, the bill takes decisive action to secure the safety net for the truly needy while closing loopholes that have cost taxpayers millions. more »
