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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Reducing Energy Costs

This year, a new program launched by the Indiana Office of Energy Development looks to help Hoosiers across the state find ways to save on their utility bills. more »

Garten’s bill holding health insurance industry accountable now in effect

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to hold the health insurance industry accountable and lower health care costs went into effect July 1. more »

Gov. Braun signs Goode's bill to modernize area agencies on aging

Gov. Braun signs Goode's bill to modernize area agencies on aging

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) to modernize the state's area agencies on aging was ceremonially signed into law on July 1 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Raatz Roundup: Supporting our veterans

Each Fourth of July, we celebrate just how great it is to live in the United States of America. Families and friends come together to have cookouts, fireworks shows and pool parties all to celebrate the day our nation declared its independence from Great Britain in 1776. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Celebrating Independence Day

It has been nearly 250 years since members of the Second Continental Congress signed the Declaration of Independence, creating what is now the most powerful nation in the world. more »

Sen. Buchanan, Reps. Cash, Genda: Portion of I-65 renamed "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile"

Sen. Buchanan, Reps. Cash, Genda: Portion of I-65 renamed "Deputy Jacob M. Pickett Memorial Mile"

A one-mile stretch of I-65 in Boone County has been renamed to honor fallen Boone County Sheriff's Deputy Jacob M. Pickett, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Reps. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) and Mark Genda (R-Frankfort). more »

Bray: Legislative Council announces interim study committee topics

STATEHOUSE (June 25, 2025) ― The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2025 legislative interim, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Raatz Roundup: Putting the spotlight on Indiana

For almost all of cinematic history, states like California and New York have been the places where many movies are made. But as filming costs grow and directors look to portray different parts of the U.S. more authentically, states like Indiana have a great opportunity to turn the spotlight toward our own towns and cities. more »

Gov. Braun signs Garten's bill to lower health care costs

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to improve health care price transparency and accountability was ceremonially signed into law on Wednesday, June 18, by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Alexander: Building a heathier Indiana

Alexander: Building a heathier Indiana

Lowering health care costs and introducing more market-driven influences into the health care space has been a priority for Senate Republicans for years. more »