STATEHOUSE (Oct. 9, 2026) — Memorial Elementary School and St. Paul Catholic School, a Diocese of Gary, earned the Indiana Blue Ribbon Schools designation from the Indiana Department of Education, said State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso). more »
A recent study ranked Indiana the ninth most affordable state in the nation – much better than our neighboring states of Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan and Ohio. more »
As early voting begins, Hoosiers will be tasked with not only electing public officials but also answering an additional question on the ballot to amend Indiana's Constitution and improve public safety. more »
Earlier this year, our state suspended two of its gas taxes. As of Oct. 2, this has made Indiana's gas prices the lowest in the country. However, Indiana farmers and our agriculture industry are still suffering due to the skyrocketing cost of diesel fuel. As a farmer and the senator for a largely rural district, I am experiencing this firsthand. more »
One of the most basic and important duties of government is to keep us safe. And yet, Indiana is among the minority of states that still allows nearly all accused criminals to post bail, even if there is compelling evidence the defendant poses a significant threat to the public. more »
Indiana’s Pre-1996 Teachers' Retirement Fund will be fully funded nearly 10 years ahead of schedule, said State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie). more »
Hoosier farmers will see some relief this harvest season after Gov. Mike Braun announced the state would temporarily suspend restrictions on dyed off-road diesel for agricultural-related uses, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »
STATEHOUSE (Oct. 1, 2026) — This week, State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) joined 51 other state legislators in a letter urging Gov. Braun to allow Hoosier farmers to use off road diesel fuel, which is not taxed, in grain trucks for the remainder of the harvest season. more »
Senate President Pro Tem-Elect Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) made the following statement today following a town hall organized by State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka): more »
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 29, 2026) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) vice-chaired the Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities, and Telecommunications on Tuesday, which focused on the response to the derecho that hit northwest Indiana on Aug. 11, 2026. more »
