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Leising meets with Jennings County constituents at the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, second from left) meets with constituents from Jennings County at the Statehouse Tuesday, April 11. The group discussed natural resource issues their county is experiencing. more »

Alting: Donald L. Mills bridge renaming resolution passes committee unanimously

A bridge renaming resolution sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) memorializing Chief Warrant Officer Donald L. Mills passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation unanimously today. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jon Ford on passage of Senate Enrolled Act 265

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement today regarding the passage of Senate Enrolled Act 265. more »

Buchanan: Bill to increase funding for certified technology parks heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would increase the amount of incremental sales and income tax dollars a certified technology park can capture passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Leising congratulates Honda Indiana Auto Plant on 15 years

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, podium) congratulates the Honda Indiana Auto Plant on 15 years of operations with Senate Resolution 39 at the Statehouse Monday, April 10. more »

Officer Seara Burton bridge renaming resolution passes General Assembly

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) and authored by State Rep. Brad Barrett (R-Richmond) that memorializes Richmond Officer Seara Burton passed the General Assembly today. more »

Messmer Report: Expediting occupational licensure for military families

Many military families live in Indiana and more are considering the Hoosier state as a place to live. In order to attract these families to Indiana, it is important we make their transition into the workforce a simpler process. more »

Crider named 2023 Legislator of the Year by Mental Health America

STATEHOUSE (April 6, 2023) —Mental Health America of Indiana presented State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) with its 2023 Legislator of the Year Award on Wednesday, April 5. more »

Messmer: Bill encouraging consistent standards for solar and wind energy moves to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would encourage consistent standards for solar and wind energy throughout Indiana passed the General Assembly and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Koch: Bill ensuring landlord accountability signed by the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that protects tenants from unscrupulous landlords was signed into law by the governor today. more »