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Garten: Bill mandating divestment from Chinese Communist Party interests passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would protect Hoosier investments unanimously passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. more »

Messmer: Bill authorizing food and beverage tax for Jasper passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would authorize the city of Jasper to adopt a 1% food and beverage tax passed the Senate Monday by a vote of 46-3. more »

Raatz Roundup: Cutting taxes for small businesses

Small businesses are the backbone of our communities and economy, with the Indiana Destination Development Corporation reporting nearly 500,000 small businesses in Indiana employing more than 1.2 million Hoosiers statewide. more »

Messmer Report: Increasing speed limits for commercial trucks

Known as "The Crossroads of America," Indiana benefits from its central location in the United States. more »

Leising: Bill modernizing local health departments passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would improve the quality of services performed by Indiana's local health departments passed the Senate today by a vote of 41-7. more »

Charbonneau: Bill to modernize public health services in Indiana passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 23, 2023) – A bill authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) that would help modernize Indiana's public health services passed the Senate today by a vote of 41 – 7. more »

Sen. Alting welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Ron Alting (R- Lafayette) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Leising welcomes local health care professionals to the Statehouse

Leising welcomes local health care professionals to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes representatives from hospitals in Senate District 42 to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 21. more »

Baldwin's bill to provide tax relief to Hoosier businesses signed into law

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) to provide tax relief to Hoosier businesses was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb today. more »

Garten: Bill to provide small businesses tax relief signed by the governor

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) and State Sen. Scott Baldwin (R-Noblesville) that provides tax relief to Indiana small businesses was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb today. more »