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Buchanan: Bill to provide state tax credit for public school foundation contributions passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would provide a state tax credit for donations made to public school foundations in 2024 and 2025 passed the Senate today by a bipartisan vote. more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

Sen. Bassler welcomes local student to Statehouse

Sen. Bassler (R- Washington) welcomed Ava Swartzentruber, a homeschool student from Washington, to the Statehouse where she served as a Senate page in January. more »

Sen. Byrne welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »

State Sen. Jim Tomes Statement in regard to Senate Bill 12

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) made the following statement in regard to Senate Bill 12. more »

Sen. Koch welcomes local student to Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) welcomed Seymour resident and Seymour middle school student Lorelei Christiansen to the Statehouse where she served as a Senate page. more »

Messmer Report: Keeping Hoosier children safe

Schools in Indiana play a major role in caring for our children, so ensuring standards are met when it comes to their health is incredibly important. more »

Leising meets with Fayette County Farm Bureau at the Statehouse

Leising meets with Fayette County Farm Bureau at the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Fayette County Farm Bureau at the Statehouse Thursday, Feb. 16. more »

Byrne: Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution passes Senate

Byrne: Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution passes Senate

A resolution authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) memorializing Jacob T. McClanahan passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Raatz Roundup: Expanding Hoosier Higher Education Opportunities

As chair of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I have supported legislation that would help ensure eligible Hoosier students are aware of financial aid opportunities through the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and Indiana 21st Century Scholars Program. more »