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Bassler: Bill to fully fund virtual students in public schools sent to governor's desk 3.16.2021

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) that would fully fund students attending school virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic was concurred on by the Indiana Senate today by a vote of 44-4. more »

Ford: Bill to fully fund virtual students in public schools sent to governor's desk 3.16.2021

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would fully fund students attending school virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic was concurred on by the Indiana Senate today by a vote of 44-4. more »

Ford: Preserving Indiana's roadways and strengthening Hoosier commerce 3.10.2021

Indiana takes great pride in being “The Crossroads of America.” Our geographic location places us within one day’s drive of 80% of the major US markets. More than $650 billion in goods annually move through Indiana. Our state is ranked No. 1 in pass through highways and No. 3 in freight railroads. Hoosiers have a rich history of making and growing world class products that make our nation and our world thrive. The ability to move those goods and services effectively and efficiently across Hoosier roadways is a critical challenge that, as Hoosiers, we must respond to. more »

Donato: Bill to expand patient lift service access passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) that would allow personal service agencies (PSAs) to train their employees to use patient lift equipment recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously. more »

Leising: Bill to address maternal mortality reporting passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address maternal mortality in Indiana recently passed the Indiana House unanimously. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb's selection of Holli Sullivan as the state's next Secretary of State: more »

Leising: Bill to address pesticide violations passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the enforcement of pesticide violations recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives with bipartisan support. more »

Leising: Bill to address the testing and reporting of diseased animals passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2021) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address the testing and reporting of diseased animals recently passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously. more »

Zay: Bill to help fund Kids First Trust Fund passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would allow the Kids First Trust Fund board to create a new way to raise money recently passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives with unanimous support. more »

Holdman: Safe Haven Baby Box bill passes committee

The idea of abandoning a newborn baby is unimaginable, but the unfortunate reality is that some parents believe it is their only option. more »