It is that wonderful time of year again, where family and friends come together from throughout our state and beyond to celebrate Christmas. more »
As a father of five children, a member of the Catholic Church and an Indiana state senator, I have and always will support pro-life legislation that protects unborn babies and supports parents. In recent years, the Indiana General Assembly has placed more emphasis on pro-life policymaking by enacting much-needed legislation, but there is still more work that needs to be done to ensure unborn babies are completely protected in Indiana. Recognizing the need to protect life in all areas of the law, this session I am introducing a bill that further values the lives of unborn babies and protects parents' hard-earned taxpayer dollars. more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2023) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Tyler Johnson (R-Leo). more »
As an Indiana state senator and local physician, helping Hoosiers live healthy lives is one of my top priorities. Unfortunately, Indiana ranks as one of the unhealthiest states for life expectancy, in large part due to both obesity and smoking rates. Many of these factors are based on personal choices and responsibility. To help improve this statistic, the Governor's Public Health Commission offered recommendations to improve Hoosiers' health through increased funding and structural changes to how our state delivers public health services. more »
It must be tough being an elected Democrat in the Indiana Statehouse. After reading Rep. Phil GiaQuinta’s latest column bemoaning the Indiana Constitution, it’s easy to see Democrats have no positive legislative proposals or electoral victories to celebrate of their own. more »
While lawmakers look to tackle literacy during the 2024 legislative session, I plan to join this initiative by also advocating for cursive writing curriculum, since various studies show knowing how to write in cursive helps improve information retention and comprehension abilities – supporting the successful development of reading and writing skills. more »
State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) made the following statement today in response to the return of commercial air service at the Purdue University Airport more »
The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2024 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie). more »
This year, the Interim Study Committee on Public Health, Behavioral Health, and Human Services was tasked with studying the impacts of mental illness in Indiana among Hoosier veterans and first responders, and making recommendations on how best to help. more »
