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Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray on Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization decision

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization: more »

State Sen. Jean Leising to serve as vice-chair of the agriculture and natural resources study committee

STATEHOUSE (June 22, 2020) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as vice-chair of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources during the summer and fall to help prepare lawmakers for the 2021 legislative session. more »

21st Century Scholars deadline approaching

Post-secondary education is an important part of setting up young Hoosiers for success. However, one of the biggest hurdles in pursuing a degree is the financial burden it could place on individuals or families. When considering options for our kids after high school, it is important that parents and students are aware of the opportunity the 21st Century Scholars Program offers. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the governor's proposal: more »

Statement from State Sen. Stacey Donato

State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) made the following statement today with regard to the veto override of House Enrolled Act 1041: more »

Preserving fairness in female sports

In the past few years, the United States has seen an increased number of biological males competing on female sports teams where they have displayed a sex-based advantage. more »

Hoosiers set to receive tax refund

Championed by Statehouse Republicans in the Indiana General Assembly in 2011, the automatic taxpayer refund law requires excess revenues be split between existing teacher pension obligations and a refund for hardworking Hoosier taxpayers. Indiana is only one of six states with an automatic taxpayer refund in place. more »

Reinforcing Free Speech on College Campuses

Freedom of speech is a long-standing pillar within our democracy thanks to the ratification of the Bill of Rights. The U.S. Supreme Court has repeatedly upheld First Amendment rights at state universities by stressing the importance of promoting a "marketplace of ideas" or free academic discussions on college campuses. more »

Perfect: $24 million in rural broadband grants awarded locally

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2022) — Rural broadband projects in Senate District 43 will receive a total of $24,330,289.61 to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg). more »

Garten: $18 million in rural broadband grants awarded locally

STATEHOUSE (April 21, 2022) — Rural broadband projects in Senate District 45 will receive a total of $18,420,905.87 to improve broadband connectivity through the third round of the Next Level Connections Broadband Grant Program, said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »