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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 »

Byrne congratulates local girls' basketball team at the Statehouse

Byrne congratulates local girls' basketball team at the Statehouse

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville, front left) congratulates the Lanesville Junior-Senior High School girls' basketball team on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 1A Championship with Senate Resolution 23 at the Statehouse Thursday, March 16. more »

Leising welcomes Senate District 42 physicians to the Statehouse

Leising welcomes Senate District 42 physicians to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) meets with Dr. David Welsh from Batesville (right) and Dr. Suzanne Martini from Sunman (left), at the Statehouse Wednesday, March 15. more »

Messmer: Bill protecting child victims passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would protect child victims passed the Indiana House of Representatives unanimously Tuesday. more »

Byrne to congratulate Lanesville Junior-Senior High School girls' basketball team at the Statehouse

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) will congratulate the Lanesville Junior-Senior High School girls' basketball team on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 1A Championship with Senate Resolution 23 at the Statehouse Thursday, March 16. more »

Sen. Donato welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport) welcomed Logansport resident and Logansport High School student Casen Lake and Walton resident and Lewis Cass High School student Kinsey Mennen to the Statehouse where they served as Senate pages in February. more »