STATEHOUSE (Jan. 27, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would improve oversight of library budgets passed out of the Senate today by a vote of 31-13. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would help Hoosier students learn healthy tech habits passed the Senate today with bipartisan support by a vote of 41-3. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 26, 2026) – "I am thrilled to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic site receive these much-needed funds to help restore and preserve this important piece of Indiana history. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2026) — State Sens. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) and Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) are authoring legislation that would prioritize utility affordability. more »
Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) joined officials from Prosser Career Education Center, New Albany Floyd County Schools, Vincennes University, and Clark Regional Airport, and the private sector today to celebrate the launch of the Southern Indiana Aviation Initiative. more »
Recently, the Indiana Senate approved legislation that would create a state soybean development program and a pork marketing development program if the current federal programs were to be discontinued. more »
A comprehensive reform package authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to aggressively combat waste, fraud, and abuse in Indiana’s welfare system passed the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 38-8. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat to public safety passed out of the Indiana Senate today. more »
Two election transparency bills authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt passed the Senate Thursday, Jan. 22. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of northwest Indiana passed the Senate Committee on Public Policy unanimously this week. more »
