News Releases

State Sen. Jeff Raatz to serve on Drainage Task Force

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) will serve as a member of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising to serve as co-chair of Drainage Task Force

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as co-chair of the Drainage Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Messmer Report: Addressing mental health among Indiana first responders

Confronting mental health issues among Hoosiers is a major priority for Senate Republicans, and we passed several bills this year in hopes of tackling the root causes of mental health problems. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Fayette County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Sunday, July 30, at the Fayette County Fair. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch to serve on Government Reform Task Force

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) will serve as a member of the Government Reform Task Force in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Alting: New state budget eliminates textbook fees for Hoosier families

With the passage of the new state budget earlier this year, Indiana became one of more than 40 states in the country to fund the cost of curriculum materials for its students, with an allocation of $160 million to cover these expenses. more »

Ford: National gaming organization looks to develop responsible gambling standards across country

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, led by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute), recently approved a resolution that aims to help states establish strong responsible gaming standards across the country. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Ripley County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, July 24, at the Ripley County Fair. more »

State Sen. Blake Doriot to serve on 2023 interim study committees

STATEHOUSE (July 18, 2023) — State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Ensuring sustainable Medicaid coverage for Hoosiers

Medicaid is the primary federal- and state-funded program providing comprehensive health care coverage to more than one in five low-income Americans nationwide. In fact, as of June 2023, 20% of Indiana's population is covered by Medicaid. more »