News Releases

Alting celebrates Chicago Bears move to northwest Indiana

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) is celebrating the Chicago Bears' recent announcement that the team will advance its stadium development project in Hammond. more »

Statements from State Sen. Ryan Mishler and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2026) – State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, and Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statements today regarding the latest update from the Chicago Bears. more »

Tomes: Remembering D-Day

Saturday, June 6, marks the 82nd anniversary of the invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day. more »

Alting honors retired Meadowlawn Elementary teacher during Delphi Lions Club meeting

Alting honors retired Meadowlawn Elementary teacher during Delphi Lions Club meeting

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) recently recognized retired Meadowlawn Elementary School special education teacher Susan Williams for her 46 years of service to local students. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Cutting red tape for Hoosier farmers

Each family farm in Indiana is unique, and I believe allowing farms to operate without large government bureaucracies benefits these families, our communities and the entire state. more »

Raatz Roundup: Helping Indiana Farmers

Indiana's history and economy is built on agriculture. From the first settlers in the area to Indiana as we know it today, we have always been a farming state. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray Regarding Gov. Braun's Extension of the Suspension of Indiana's Sales Tax and Excise Tax on Gas

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Braun's extension of the suspension of Indiana's sales tax and excise tax on gas: more »

Byrne: Bill to crack down on illegal immigration signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that fights illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today. more »

Brown's bill to crack down on illegal immigration ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) to crack down on illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Koch: Immigration enforcement bill signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that addresses illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »