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Maxwell sworn in as Senate District 43 state senator

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) was sworn in as state senator of Indiana Senate District 43 by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush today in the Senate Chamber. more »

The legacy of Jack Sandlin

Jack lived a life worthy of considerable admiration as a Christian, husband, father, grandfather, veteran, police officer, state senator and proud Hoosier. more »

Maxwell to be sworn in as Senate District 43 state senator

State Sen.-elect Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) will be sworn in as state senator for Indiana Senate District 43 at noon Thursday, Sept. 28, in the Indiana Supreme Court. more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Memorial Services for State Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis)

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 22, 2023) — At the request of the family of Sen. Jack E. Sandlin (R-Indianapolis), Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) today announced the following memorial service information for Sen. Sandlin: more »

Messmer Report: Serving constituents during the interim

While a majority of the Indiana General Assembly's service occurs during the legislative session, there is still plenty of work to be done during the interim months. more »

Statement from State Sen. Chris Garten on the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin

Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) made the following statement regarding the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis) more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the passing of State Sen. Jack Sandlin (R-Indianapolis): more »

Rogers: Applications open for K-12 Robotics Competition Grant

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) — The Indiana Department of Education is accepting applications for the K-12 Robotics Competition Grant, said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). more »

Messmer Report: Celebrating the U.S. Constitution

The United States Constitution protects the rights of our citizens from a variety of encroachments. more »

State Sen. Jon Ford to resign from Senate

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) today announced he will resign from his seat in the Indiana Senate effective Oct. 16, 2023 in order to pursue new professional endeavors. Ford has served in the Senate since 2014. more »