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Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) recognized the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A Championship with Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 at the Statehouse Monday, April 3. more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Johnson County: more »

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan more »

Batesville Intermediate School students visit the Statehouse

Fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School in Ripley County visit the Statehouse Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31. more »

Messmer Report: Establishing standards for battery energy storage systems

In the event of a grid failure, or higher than expected demand, it is vital to have stored electricity reserves that can be deployed to keep homes and businesses running smoothly. more »

Messmer: Bill streamlining domestic abuse assistance programs passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would incorporate the duties of the of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Council into the Victim Services Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. more »

Leising meets with Sheriff Rice at the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, right) meets with Sheriff Allan Rice (left) of Rush County at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 28. more »

Deery: Bill to support workforce transportation, expand local road funding opportunities passes committee

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would support workforce transportation and expand local road funding opportunities passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation today. more »

Leising: Bill providing easy-to-read school testing results heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would require a summary of a student's statewide testing results to be included on their statewide assessment report passed the House of Representatives today and will now head to the governor's desk. more »

Tomes, Hostettler: Titzer farm honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »