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Alting: Senate Budget increases funding for special education students 4.13.2021

Senate Republicans recently passed a two-year state budget that would increase funding for special education students, said State. Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette). more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler4.15.21

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement regarding the revenue forecast announced today: more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray4.15.21

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement regarding the revenue forecast announced today: more »

Buchanan: Bill to expand rural internet access passes House 4.14.2021

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would expand rural internet access today passed the Indiana House of Representatives with bipartisan support Tuesday, April 13. more »

Ford: Bill to protect Hoosier parents with disabilities passes House 4.12.2021

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would protect the rights of Hoosier parents with disabilities unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives today. more »

Alting: Bill to protect Hoosier parents with disabilities passes House 4.12.2021

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would protect the rights of Hoosier parents with disabilities unanimously passed the Indiana House of Representatives today. more »

Messmer: Creating urban agricultural zones in Indiana 4.9.2021

Agriculture is a fundamental part of Indiana, contributing more than $31 billion dollars to our economy each year. While farming is predominantly practiced in rural areas of our state, we have recently seen an increased interest in urban agriculture, which enables communities to work together to provide fresh produce for Hoosier families. more »

Buchanan: Bill allowing schools to purchase produce from youth agricultural programs passes Senate 4.12.2021

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would allow schools to purchase food produced by youth agricultural education programs unanimously passed the Indiana Senate last week. more »

Mishler: Senate Republicans propose balanced budget, increase for K-12 funding, state debt reduction

Senate Republicans today announced their two-year state budget proposal, which is balanced, provides historic support for education, and cuts half a billion dollars in debt, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations. more »

Messmer: Catching Up Hoosier Students 4.1.2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has presented a tremendous challenge for Hoosier students, causing many to fall behind in their studies. more »