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Raising revenue for rural broadband and more

When the Indiana General Assembly wasn’t in session this past summer and fall, I spent a lot of my time investigating innovative ways to increase funding for rural broadband projects. After plenty of research, I requested a bill be written that would bring in revenue for our state by imposing a surcharge tax on social media providers like Facebook and Twitter. more »

COLUMN: Career development opportunities for Hoosiers

As we continue to assess the impact COVID-19 has had on our state and communities across Senate District 43, Hoosiers should be aware of the many training programs and career improvement opportunities offered by the state. more »

Zay files bill to protect Hoosier pensions

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2021) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 140, which would prevent state government pensions from being invested in foreign entities that could pose a threat to the United States. more »

Statement from State Sen. Andy Zay

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) made the following statement today in response to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s 2021 State of the State address: more »

Zay files bill to help small businesses

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 50, which would help bring more private investment dollars to small and growing Hoosier businesses. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jeff Raatz, 2021 State of the State Address

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2021) — "Tonight Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and goals during his State of the State address. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the governor's 2021 State of the State address: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2021) — “Tonight Gov. Eric Holcomb outlined a number of priorities and goals during his State of the State address, including reducing the state's infant mortality rate. more »

Expanding rural internet access

The cost of internet access is a major barrier in providing broadband to every Hoosier, and the ongoing pandemic has further confirmed the need for expansion of these services. That's why I authored Senate Bill 377, which would establish broadband programs to help distribute funds and gather data to increase internet access in our state. more »

Baldwin authors bill to help local communities finance high-speed broadband projects

State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) recently authored legislation that would create an innovative financing tool to help Indiana communities invest in high-speed broadband projects. more »