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Houchin: Students with disabilities legislation approved by General Assembly

Houchin: Students with disabilities legislation approved by General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2020) – Legislation authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities has unanimously passed both the Indiana State Senate and House of Representatives. Houchin filed the bill after she became aware that certain accommodations for students with disabilities were prohibited by the Indiana Department of Education (DOE) on portions of the state’s standardized annual assessments. more »

Sen. Charbonneau welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) welcomed the following students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in February. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the swearing in of Speaker Todd Huston: more »

Zay: Local artists among winners of 2020 Hoosier Women Artists Contest

Two local artists were recently honored at the Statehouse for being among the winners of the 2020 Hoosier Women Artists Contest. more »

Raatz Roundup: Healthy habits to prevent illness

It's important for all of us to practice healthy habits with flu season upon us, especially in light of concerns surrounding the coronavirus. more »

Zay: CarePortal celebrates first year in Indiana

Indiana's CarePortal pilot program recently celebrated its first year of operation. more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding the passage of House Bill 1279: more »

Donato: Addressing U.S. 31, J-turn Concerns

In recent weeks my office has been contacted by many local residents who strongly oppose the installation of five J-turn intersections in Miami County. more »

Bill to improve safety of endangered adults heads to governor's desk

State Sen. R. Michael Young (R-Indianapolis) signs Senate Enrolled Act 249, which recently passed the House of Representatives and the Senate. more »