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Walker: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »

Dernulc: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Promoting Community Organizations in Schools

Being a good citizen is vital for our local communities. It is what brings people together and creates a well-functioning society, which is what we need. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Public Safety in Indiana

In recent years, we've seen too many stories about dangerous repeat criminals who were arrested but let out of jail on little or no bail, only to hurt more innocent people. more »

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Two bills authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »

Byrne: Bill to promote successful values passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 39-9. more »

Garten’s Legislation Cracking Down on Foreign Adversaries Passes Senate with Unanimous Support

Taking a decisive stand to protect Hoosier sovereignty, a bill authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to expose and combat covert influence operations by hostile foreign nations unanimously passed the Senate Monday. more »

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

Goode's bill emphasizing workforce development, streamlined duties at Ivy Tech passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would help Ivy Tech Community College align its programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy unanimously passed the Senate today. more »

Two bills authored by Dernulc pass Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) — Bills authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana and expand efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »

Alting's bill banning dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would ban vaping products manufactured in foreign adversarial nations like China from being sold in Indiana unanimously passed the Senate today. more »