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Messmer: Bill encouraging consistent standards for solar and wind energy passes House committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would encourage consistent standards for solar and wind energy throughout Indiana unanimously passed the House Committee on Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications today. more »

Koch: Bill ensuring landlord accountability heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that protects tenants from unscrupulous landlords passed the General Assembly unanimously and is headed to the governor for final consideration. more »

Leising welcomes Reid Health leadership to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Reid Health leadership to the Statehouse Monday, March 20. more »

Leising welcomes Fayette Central Elementary School students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, front left) welcomes fifth-grade students from Fayette Central Elementary School in Fayette County to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 21. more »

Leising: Bill surveying lost farmland passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would survey how much farmland Indiana has lost passed the Senate Monday, March 20. more »

Leising: Bill expanding financial aid opportunities for Indiana students passes House of Representatives

A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help Indiana students obtain financial aid for higher education passed the House of Representatives today. more »

Leising: Bill ensuring utility reliability passes General Assembly

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would ensure better utility reliability across the state passed the House of Representatives today. more »

Byrne: Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution passes General Assembly

A resolution authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that memorializes Jacob T. McClanahan passed the General Assembly. more »

Statement from State Sen. Stacey Donato Regarding an Amendment to HB 1608

State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) made the following statement today regarding an amendment to House Bill 1608: more »

Messmer Report: Expediting Adoption Procedures

In anticipation of an increased number of babies being born, it's important to take a holistic look at adoption procedures in hopes of expediting the process so that children can begin bonding with their adoptive parents as soon as possible. more »