The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2024 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »
As a state senator, I often find myself analyzing issues through the perspectives of different interest groups to make informed and educated decisions. more »
This task force will conduct a comprehensive review of Indiana's high health care costs in a number of ways, including examining the market share of Indiana's hospital and insurance space and hearing testimony from national experts and major stakeholders with extensive knowledge in this field. As we work toward a data-driven solution to lowering the price of high-quality health care, our state remains wholly committed to improving health care accessibility and affordability for Hoosiers. more »
When parents send their children to school, they should not be worried about whether students can access inappropriate material without their permission. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) attends the 2023 National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Summit at the Indiana Convention Center in Downtown Indianapolis. more »
The Indiana State Police Alliance (ISPA) recognized State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) as a 2023 Legislator of the Year at the Statehouse Thursday, Aug. 17. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2023) — The Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force will hold its first meeting in the Senate Chamber Wednesday, Aug. 23 at 1:30 p.m., said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), chair of the task force. more »
State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Probate Code Study Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
The newly created State and Local Tax Review Task Force is set to hold its first meeting Wednesday, Aug. 23. more »
Earlier this year, a bill I sponsored that streamlines domestic abuse assistance programs in Indiana unanimously passed the General Assembly. more »
