News Releases

Tomes joins Turning Point USA's USI chapter in recognizing the anniversary of 9/11

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) joins members of Turning Point USA's University of Southern Indiana chapter as they commemorate the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Fighting for Affordability

As I travel throughout the district talking to folks and attending meetings of local government and other forums, the main issue I keep hearing about is affordability. more »

Goode discusses agriculture with state and local leaders

Goode discusses agriculture with state and local leaders

Goode discusses agriculture with state and local leaders more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Celebrating American workers

This Labor Day, we celebrate the people who keep America moving. more »

Alexander: Working to Address Affordability

These days, many constituents reach out to me to discuss affordability. Healthcare is too expensive. Homeownership is becoming a dream. Childcare is cost prohibitive. These issues, along with high property taxes and assessments, are causing real economic hardship for hard-working Hoosiers. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising attends second agricultural task force meeting

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2026) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) participated in the second meeting of the newly created Agricultural Promotion and Regulation Task Force today. more »

Leising: INvestEd visiting local schools

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2026) – INvestEd will be visiting local schools in Senate District 42 this week to meet with families about paying for college, said State. Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »

Raatz Roundup: Big Win for Youth Mental Health

In Indiana, keeping Hoosier kids safe online is one of our top priorities. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Preparing Hoosier students for their futures

Literacy is, without question, a crucial skill necessary to succeed in life. That’s why I’m so pleased to report that 92% of students in Senate District 48 are proficient in reading by third grade – outpacing the state average of 89%. more »

Mishler, Niezgodski: State Budget Committee tours regional economic development projects

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) — Indiana University-South Bend and the University of Notre Dame hosted the State Budget Committee for tours of regional economic development projects on Aug. 26 and for a business meeting on Aug. 27. State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) is the chair of State Budget Committee and State Sen. David Niezgodski (D- South Bend) is a member of the committee. more »