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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 »

Education committee to hear Deery's bill to limit transcript ransom practices at Indiana colleges and universities

Education committee to hear Deery's bill to limit transcript ransom practices at Indiana colleges and universities

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) will present Senate Bill 404 to the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development on Wednesday, Jan. 25 that would limit the scenarios in which Indiana colleges may refuse to provide transcripts to current and former students based on debt the individual owes the institution. more »

Leising: Bill to inventory the number of electric cars in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would inventory the number of electric cars in Indiana passed the Senate today unanimously. more »

Raatz Roundup: Keeping money in Hoosiers' pockets

In Indiana, we view ourselves as a strong competitor in attracting and retaining talent and business. In fact, it is thanks to nearly a decade of conservative leadership that many publications have named us among the most affordable, lowest taxed and financially strong states in the nation. more »

Messmer Report: Updating Indiana Building Code

With the 123rd Indiana General Assembly now underway, legislators from throughout Indiana are meeting to debate legislation important to Hoosiers. more »

Leising presents her first bill of the 2023 legislative session

Leising presents her first bill of the 2023 legislative session

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents her first bill of the 2023 legislative session, Senate Bill 241, to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, Jan. 17. more »