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State Sen. Jean Leising requests public comment at State Fair Advisory Committee

State Sen. Jean Leising requests public comment at State Fair Advisory Committee more »

Schmitt: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

State Sen. Greg Goode to Host Free-Speech Event Featuring Rich Lowry

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will host a free-speech event at the Terre Haute Convention Center Thursday, Nov 21. more »

Raatz Roundup: Second draft of new diploma requirements finalized, seeking feedback

During the 2023 session of the General Assembly, I sponsored a law that directed the Indiana State Board of Education to create new high school diploma requirements. In August, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented a revised proposal, which was published last week and takes into account previous feedback. IDOE is now seeking additional feedback from Hoosiers on this updated proposal. more »

Zay highlights ongoing lack of PBM transparency, high costs for Hoosiers

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) is highlighting the continued lack of transparency from pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and their contributions to the high cost of health care for Hoosiers following a recent audit with a presentation to the Indiana General Assembly's Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force Tuesday, Oct. 8. more »

Raatz Roundup: Fighting for pro-family policy

Recently, the Indiana Family Institute released their annual legislative scorecard for legislators in the General Assembly. I am proud to have been given a 100% rating based on my support for several pro-family bills this year. more »

Alting Recognizes Security Federal Savings Bank

Alting Recognizes Security Federal Savings Bank

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presents Security Federal Savings Bank's Delphi Branch Manager Heather Nielsen with a certificate recognizing the bank's 90th anniversary. more »

Raatz Roundup: Preparing to vote

The 2024 General Election on Nov. 5 is coming soon, and it is important for residents of Senate District 27 to be prepared to vote. more »

Raatz Roundup: Expanding work-based learning

As our state economy continues to grow and change, the importance of work-based learning will only increase. As it does, the Indiana Career Scholarship Account (CSA) program will become more important in our efforts to prepare the workforce of tomorrow. Established by a law I sponsored in 2023, the program provides a $5,000 grant to allow high school students to participate in work-based learning opportunities as a supplement to their regular high school courses. more »

Sen. Charbonneau honored by Lakeshore Public Media for child care legislation

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 25, 2024) – State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) is being honored by Lakeshore Public Media with a Champion of Early Childhood Development award for his efforts to improve child care in Indiana. more »