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Statement from State Sen. Jim Buck in response to the 2026 State of the Judiciary address

State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) made the following statement in response to the 2026 State of the Judiciary address. more »

Alting working to get State Road 225 bridge open

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 »

Schmitt asks Senate District 48 residents to take his constituent survey

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 »

Donato's bill to allow jury duty exemptions for breastfeeding women passes Senate

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 »

Leising authors bill to support Indiana FFA, Indiana State Department of Agriculture

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

Schmitt's election transparency bills pass committee

Schmitt's election transparency bills pass committee more »

Sen. Goode named legislator of the year by Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging

Sen. Goode named legislator of the year by Indiana Association of Area Agencies on Aging

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 »

Garten to prioritize preventing welfare fraud, increasing national security and protecting ratepayers during 2026 legislative session

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 »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Increasing election transparency

This year I authored two bills aimed at increasing transparency and maintaining integrity in our elections. more »

Garten Files Senate Republican Top Priority Bill to Crack Down on Welfare Fraud and Protect Taxpayers

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 »