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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt:  Increasing Housing Options in Indiana

The Indiana General Assembly has been working to improve access to housing in Indiana in recent years. more »

Raatz Roundup: Improving Math Education

Reading and math are the two foundational skills that everyone needs in order to be successful in education and life. Without a mastery of these core skills, it is incredibly challenging to acquire a good education. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following the release of FTI Consulting's audit report regarding the Indiana Economic Development Corporation: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt:  Protecting Parental Rights

I believe families are the foundation of a successful society and important decisions about how children are raised should be made by their parents, not the government, and parents have the right to raise their children how they see fit, as long as the children are not being abused or neglected. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising chairs second meeting of Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the second meeting of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on Thursday, Oct. 2. more »

Addressing the nursing shortage

When Hoosiers must go to the hospital, they want to be sure they are receiving the best and most attentive medical care possible. While doctors play an incredibly important role in caring for a patient, nurses are the ones who interact with patients the most. Nurses provide essential care for patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and much more. more »

Goode leads General Assembly Defense Caucus meeting at Purdue University

Goode leads General Assembly Defense Caucus meeting at Purdue University

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) led the Indiana General Assembly's Defense Caucus Thursday, Sept. 25, at Purdue University. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt:  Increasing transparency in Indiana schools

At nearly half the state's overall budget, Indiana invests billions of dollars on K-12 education each year. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising attends signing ceremony between Taiwan and Indiana

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) joined Gov. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and a delegation from Taiwan for the signing of two letters of intent for Taiwan to purchase $6.4 billion in U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years. more »

Raatz Roundup: Protecting Parental Rights

The bond between a parent and child is sacred. Parents impart key life lessons in their children’s lives and consequently play an integral part in shaping them into who they will be in adult life. more »