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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Reaching halftime in the Indiana General Assembly

The Indiana General Assembly has reached the halfway point of this year's legislative session, which means bills must have passed out of their original chamber in order to continue through the legislative process. more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Koch on House Bill 1333

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairman of the Senate Committee on Utilities, to which House Bill 1333 has been assigned, issued the following statement more »

Schmitt: Resolution honoring Sergeant Heather J. Glenn passes Senate

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) to honor Sergeant Heather Glenn unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday, Feb. 5. more »

Leising: Veterinary bill passes out of House committee

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development today with unanimous support. more »

Statement from State Sen. Kyle Walker

Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence) made the following statement regarding the recent updates on Hailey Buzbee: more »

Alting's bill championing no tax on tips, no tax on overtime passes Senate

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would couple Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips and no tax on overtime passed the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 28 with bipartisan support by a vote of 47-1. more »

Walker: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »

Statement from Sen. Jeff Raatz on Senate Bill 199

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) – "At this point in time, the provision in Senate Bill 199 regarding restricting social media use for minors is no longer moving forward. more »

Dernulc: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Promoting Community Organizations in Schools

Being a good citizen is vital for our local communities. It is what brings people together and creates a well-functioning society, which is what we need. more »