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Alting's bill banning dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products ceremonially signed by governor

Alting's bill banning dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products ceremonially signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that bans vaping products manufactured in foreign adversarial nations like China from being sold in Indiana was ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »

Tomes' bill providing protections for shooting ranges ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) that provides protections for shooting ranges was ceremonially signed into law April 29 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Alting urging Gov. Braun to expand gas tax suspension

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) is urging Gov. Mike Braun to not only continue the state's current gas tax holiday beyond May 8 but also suspend the 36 cents per gallon state excise tax on gas. more »

Baldwin's legislation banning cryptocurrency kiosks and establishing requirements for proxy advisors ceremonially signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) — Two bills sponsored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) to ban virtual currency kiosks and establish transparency requirements for proxy advisors who issue voting recommendations to shareholders and companies were ceremonially signed into law by the governor yesterday. more »

Deery's public safety, education bills ceremonially signed by governor

Deery's public safety, education bills ceremonially signed by governor

Two bills spearheaded by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) were ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

Buchanan's workforce childcare tax credit expansion bill ceremonially signed by governor

Buchanan's workforce childcare tax credit expansion bill ceremonially signed by governor

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that expands eligibility for the state's childcare tax credit was ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »

Dernulc's bill expanding efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming signed by governor

Dernulc's bill expanding efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 29, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that expands efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming was ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Maintaining Indiana's Secure Elections

As Indiana's primary election approaches, it's important for Hoosiers to know that our elections are safe and secure. more »

Goode's bill to help advance Hoosier success at Ivy Tech ceremonially signed by governor

Goode's bill to help advance Hoosier success at Ivy Tech ceremonially signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that aligns Ivy Tech Community College's programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy was ceremonially signed by the governor on Wednesday, April 22. more »