STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that updates requirements for the towing of motor vehicles in the manufacturing process was ceremonially signed into law by the governor at the annual RV Power Breakfast in Elkhart on Thursday, May 21. more »
As a member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I've discussed several bills during my time in the Senate aimed at ensuring Hoosier students and adults get the education they need for the career path they want to pursue for a successful future. more »
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, it is important to remember that Memorial Day is not just a day off work to have cookouts and picnics. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. more »
State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) joins other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of the new Consolidated Grain and Barge Corporation soybean facility expansion at the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. more »
A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that strengthens Indiana's defense sector was ceremonially signed by the governor on Tuesday, May 19. more »
On May 12, the Legislative Council, which includes members from both the Indiana House of Representatives and the Senate, assigned topics for interim study committees to discuss ahead of the 2027 legislative session. more »
The history of Memorial Day is fascinating and controversial as to how it started. What town, what state and what individual or group is responsible for initiating the reverent practice of placing flowers on the graves of Civil War soldiers both Confederate and Union killed in action? more »
In Indiana, we take educating our next generation of Hoosiers seriously. With nearly half of our budget going toward K-12 education, we are constantly looking for ways to improve our schools and ensure our kids are receiving an education that sets them up for successful futures. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) that protects minors from tobacco and vaping products was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun. more »
State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) attends the Committee on Education and Workforce meeting on May 8 to speak about the future of coal mining in America more »
