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State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Probate Code Study Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Probate Code Study Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Holdman: State and Local Tax Review Task Force to hold first meeting

The newly created State and Local Tax Review Task Force is set to hold its first meeting Wednesday, Aug. 23. more »

Messmer Report: Streamlining domestic abuse assistance programs in Indiana

Earlier this year, a bill I sponsored that streamlines domestic abuse assistance programs in Indiana unanimously passed the General Assembly. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising co-chairs annual Rural Caucus meeting at Indiana State Fairgrounds

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the 2023 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fairgrounds Wednesday, Aug. 9. more »

Charbonneau: Local businesses receive 2023 Governor's Century Business Awards

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2023) — Three local businesses were honored for their longstanding dedication to their communities at the 2023 Governor's Century and Half Century Business Awards ceremony Wednesday, Aug. 9, said State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso). more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to the Indiana Public Defender Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Public Defender Commission by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Messmer: Grant opportunity offered for solar eclipse events

With eight months left before the 2024 total solar eclipse, State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) reminds organizations in communities across southwestern Indiana that they're eligible for a $2,000 grant from the IU Center for Rural Engagement. more »

MESSMER REPORT: Maintaining transparency in state government

House Enrolled Act 1623 provides a significant update to the Indiana Administrative Procedures Act, which controls how state administrative agencies propose new regulations and helps make state government run more efficiently. more »

Buchanan: Indiana Education Scholarship Account application deadline approaching

Buchanan: Indiana Education Scholarship Account application deadline approaching

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) discussed Indiana's Education Scholarship Accounts (ESA) with officials from the Indiana State Treasurer's office and participating families during a virtual presentation today. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council (GWSAC) by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »