News Releases

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Celebrating Our State

It's that time of year when our state celebrates its heritage at the Indiana State Fair. more »

Bray announces he will not seek re-election as Senate President Pro Tem in November

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2026) – Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced today he does not intend to seek re-election as Senate President Pro Tempore in November. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Alexander

State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement following the news of the death of Lynn Town Marshal Bradley Fisher: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Strengthening Ivy Tech's mission

With campuses across Indiana, Ivy Tech helps thousands of Hoosiers each year obtain an associate's degree, certificate, take training courses and more. more »

Garten: Communities in Senate District 45 receive more than $1.6 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 45 will receive more than $1.6 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: State Launches Agriculture Cost-Share Program

As someone who represents a rural area, I know how important it is for farmers to be responsible stewards of their land. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today following the 2026 fiscal closeout: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Studying government responsiveness

Whether it's the local, state or federal level, I have always believed Hoosiers deserve a government that works for them and is responsive to their needs. more »

Buck: Communities in Senate District 21 receive nearly $5.3 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 21 will receive nearly $5.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo). more »

Raatz Roundup: Protecting Hoosiers from Dangerous Criminals

As your state senator, keeping our community safe is one of my top priorities. Recently, we've seen too many dangerous repeat criminals arrested and released from jail on little or no bail who go on to put more innocent people in danger. more »