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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 »

Senate Republicans to prioritize government reform, public safety and fiscal discipline in 2026

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2026) – Indiana Senate Republicans will prioritize government reform, public safety and fiscal discipline during the 2026 legislative session, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Alting: Seniors over age 65, blind and disabled Hoosiers, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2026) — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »

Raatz: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond). more »

Leising: Veterinary bill passes out of Senate

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2026) — A bill authored by Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the Senate today with unanimous support. more »

Crider: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said Senate Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield). more »

Dernulc: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said Senate Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland). more »

Garten: Blind and disabled Hoosiers, seniors, should apply for new property tax credits by Jan. 15

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — Blind and disabled Hoosiers and seniors should apply for property tax credits by Jan. 15, 2026 to ensure they receive the benefits they are due, said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »

Dernulc: General Assembly continuing the 2026 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2026) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) gathered with fellow legislators this week at the Statehouse to continue the 2026 legislative session. more »