News Releases

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Rural Health Care

As someone who has lived in rural Indiana all of my life, I have seen firsthand the issues many of my family, friends and neighbors experience when trying to access health care. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising on Whitewater Canal Historic Site

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – "I am pleased to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site receive over $14 million in combined funding approved by the Indiana State Budget Committee to repair and rehabilitate the area. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the State Budget Committee and Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement on the approval of $200 million to support child care access in Indiana: more »

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation met Tuesday, April 14, to discuss a rehabilitation project for the State Road 225 bridge over the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County. more »

Donato’s bill providing jury duty exemption for breastfeeding mothers ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that provides a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding mothers was ceremonially signed into law April 14 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Donato’s bill to better protect Hoosier children ceremonially signed into law

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that aims to better protect Hoosier children was ceremonially signed into law April 14 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Statement from State Sen. Greg Walker

State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) issued the following statement today regarding the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) voucher funding announcement: more »

Statement from Sen. Deery in response to the governor's CCDF announcement

Statement from Sen. Deery in response to the governor's CCDF announcement more »

Koch: Bill to reduce electricity costs ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that will help increase energy supply and bring down electricity transmission costs was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Braun today. more »

Byrne: Bill to promote successful values signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 14, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that will require public schools to incorporate successful values into their curriculum was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today. more »