News Releases

Crane will not seek re-election in 2024

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 1, 2023) — State Sen. John B. Crane (R-Avon) has announced he will not seek re-election in 2024. Crane was first elected to the Indiana Senate in 2016 to represent District 24 and was reelected in 2020. He currently serves as the ranking member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, as well as the Assistant Chairman of operations for the Majority Caucus. more »

Messmer Report: Protecting Indiana's students

Making sure Hoosier children are safe at school is important in ensuring they get the best education possible. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Uniform Law Commission

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed as a commissioner to the National Conference of Commissioners on Uniform State Laws by Senate President Pro Tempore Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

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 »