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Alting: Resolution honoring Deputy Sheriff Noah Rainey passes committee

Alting: Resolution honoring Deputy Sheriff Noah Rainey passes committee

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that urges the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to rename a portion of a state highway in Carroll County the Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation today. more »

Deery: Bill to empower schools to increase pay for high-need teachers heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) to provide schools with new tools to better compensate teachers in high-need areas is heading to the governor's desk for final review. more »

Dernulc: Bill to amend requirements for PTABOA members passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would amend the requirements for Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) members passed the House of Representatives unanimously today. more »

Garten honors ILYAC for civic engagement efforts

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) authored a resolution to thank the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council for their service to Indiana and for providing young Hoosiers a firsthand lesson in civic engagement. more »

The Raatz Roundup: An update on the legislative session

The Indiana General Assembly is less than a month away from the end of the 2025 legislative session. This means the Senate is now reviewing bills that have passed the House of Representatives. more »

Maxwell: IU Southeast students promote impressive research

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guiliford) made the following statement following the Indiana Regionals at the Rotunda event at the Statehouse this week more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Creating easy access to agricultural resources

It's no secret that in southwest Indiana, many people make their living in the agricultural industry. In fact, when I'm not working in the legislature, my primary job is farming. more »

Leising: Senate passes lab grown meat and horse dentistry bills

Two bills sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the Senate and will now return to the House of Representatives for further consideration. more »

Goode: School funding legislation amended into House priority bill

An amendment authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would create a local oversight board to ensure transparency and accountability in managing county resources for potential school improvements was added to a bill in the Indiana Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »

Clark, Steuerwald honor Avon  High School student at the Statehouse

Clark, Steuerwald honor Avon High School student at the Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (March 26, 2025) – Avon High School senior Calleigh Neal was recognized by State Sen. Brett Clark (R-Avon) and State Rep. Greg Steuerwald (R-Avon) with Senate Concurrent Resolution 30 for being named Indiana's Distinguished Young Woman for 2025. more »