News Releases

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt:  Supporting our National Guard

The Indiana National Guard is one of our nation's largest and well-trained units in the country. more »

Leising: Redistricting Update

I am very disappointed with the Nov. 25 email that announced the Senate will go into session on Monday, Dec. 8 through Dec. 11 when we will be asked to consider congressional redistricting maps that we have not yet seen. In addition, we are encouraged to start 2026 committee meetings, and we expect the 2026 session will end in February rather than March. more »

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray Statement Regarding the Decision to Reconvene in December

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the decision to reconvene the Senate in December as part of the regular 2026 session more »

Raatz Roundup: Wishing Everyone a Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is the time of year when we reunite with family and friends to give thanks for all we hold dear. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Happy Thanksgiving

With this year's Thanksgiving holiday approaching, I am reminded of the story of the first Thanksgiving when Pilgrim settlers and Native Americans came together as friends, not enemies, for a feast. more »

Leising: Redistricting: Why or Why Not?

Redistricting in Indiana occurs every 10 years after the census. The purpose is to even the population within each district – congressional, State Senate and State House of Representatives. Indiana most recently redistricted in 2021. These maps were not challenged in the courts, and 36 senators supported them. more »

Statement from Sen. Spencer Deery regarding attempted swatting incident

Statement from Sen. Spencer Deery regarding attempted swatting incident more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc 11/19/2025

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement today regarding an attempted swatting incident at his home: more »

Dernulc: General Assembly kicks off 2026 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2025) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »

Rogers: General Assembly kicks off 2026 session

STATEHOUSE (Nov. 18, 2025) — State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) gathered with fellow legislators today at the Statehouse for Organization Day – the ceremonial start of the Indiana General Assembly. more »