
A bill co-authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would couple Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips and no tax on overtime passed the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 28 with bipartisan support by a vote of 47-1. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) – "At this point in time, the provision in Senate Bill 199 regarding restricting social media use for minors is no longer moving forward. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session. more »
Being a good citizen is vital for our local communities. It is what brings people together and creates a well-functioning society, which is what we need. more »
In recent years, we've seen too many stories about dangerous repeat criminals who were arrested but let out of jail on little or no bail, only to hurt more innocent people. more »

Two bills authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 29, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 39-9. more »
Taking a decisive stand to protect Hoosier sovereignty, a bill authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to expose and combat covert influence operations by hostile foreign nations unanimously passed the Senate Monday. more »

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would help Ivy Tech Community College align its programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy unanimously passed the Senate today. more »