News Releases

State Sen. Ron Grooms to join U.S. Sen. Todd Young for press conference

State Sen. Ron Grooms (R-Jeffersonville) will join U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-Ind.) and Floyd County Teens for Tobacco 21 group at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 19, at Floyd Central High School to discuss the Tobacco to 21 Act. more »

Local farms honored at State Fair

Area legislators today announced the latest recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms that have been owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Statement from State Sen. Chris Garten

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) made the following statement today on the governor’s announcement of rural broadband grant recipients more »

On My Way Pre-K enrollment now open to LaPorte, Starke and St. Joseph counties

Early education is critical for students, as it lays the foundation for their future and teaches the skills necessary for academic and career success. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today regarding Indiana’s fiscal closeout: more »

On My Way Pre-K enrollment now open

To help ensure our youngest Hoosiers receive high-quality pre-K education during the 2019-2020 school year, the Indiana Office of Early Childhood and Out-of-School Learning is currently accepting applications from families who may be eligible for the On My Way Pre-K grant. more »

Garten joins Gov. Holcomb for ceremonial bill signing

Garten joins Gov. Holcomb for ceremonial bill signing

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) joins Gov. Eric Holcomb, State Rep. Ed Clere (R-New Albany), River Ridge Executive Director Jerry Acy and One Southern Indiana CEO Wendy Chesser at the Statehouse Thursday, June 27, for the ceremonial signing of legislation Garten authored during his first session. more »

Zay: Bill to include Indiana as member of nurse licensure compact

Zay: Bill to include Indiana as member of nurse licensure compact

State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) today joined Gov. Eric Holcomb at the Statehouse for the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1344. more »

Bohacek: Bill to provide juvenile detainees with school materials signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) to provide juvenile detainees with school materials was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb Thursday, June 27. more »

Bray names Senior Majority Fiscal Analyst

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced that Krista Rivera has been named Senior Fiscal Analyst for the Senate Majority Caucus. more »