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Byrne to present Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming resolution to committee

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) will present a road renaming resolution in memory of Jacob T. McClanahan to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, Feb. 7. more »

Leising: Bill giving municipalities the option to use federal or state floodplain mapping passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would give municipalities the option to use state or federal floodplain mapping data passed the Senate today by a vote of 40 - 5. more »

Raatz Roundup: Improving early literacy skills in Hoosier children

To help children receive a jumpstart in their literacy skills before ever entering the classroom, they need access to books at home. This is why I authored Senate Bill 340, which would establish the Indiana Imagination Library to provide Hoosier children from birth to age five free high-quality books each month regardless of income level. more »

Messmer Report: Increasing Veteran Benefit Awareness

As a member of the Indiana Senate, helping the men and women who served and continue to serve our country is one of my top priorities. more »

Garten: Bill mandating divestment from Chinese Communist Party interests passes committee unanimously

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that would protect Hoosier investments passed the Senate Committee on Pensions and Labor this week by a bipartisan vote of 10-0. more »

Alting: Former Purdue University President testifies in favor of Senate Bill 1

Alting: Former Purdue University President testifies in favor of Senate Bill 1

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would build a better system for mental health services in Indiana was heard by the Senate Committee on Appropriations today. more »

Leising chairs first Rural Caucus of 2023

Leising chairs first Rural Caucus of 2023

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) chairs Rural Caucus at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 25. more »

Messmer: Bill protecting child victims passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed Senate Committee on Judiciary today by a vote of 7-1. more »

Koch congratulates Lutheran SGO of Indiana award winner

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) congratulates Lutheran Scholarship Granting Organization of Indiana overall award winner, Zachary Lister, at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 24. more »

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse

Messmer meets with Spencer County Voice: Action Speaks at Statehouse more »