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Leising: New laws go into effect July 1

The Indiana General Assembly passed a total of 252 laws during the 2023 legislative session, and a majority of them go into effect July 1. I supported the following bills to help our state become a greater place to live, work and raise a family. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: New laws go into effect July 1

The Indiana General Assembly passed a total of 252 laws this year, and many of them go into effect on July 1. I supported the following policies and look forward to seeing their positive impact on our communities. more »

Messmer Report: Teaching the Science of Reading

The ability to read is an important skill for students to have in order to be successful in school and in life. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Rush County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Wednesday, June 28, at the Rush County Fair. more »

Messmer Report: Supporting the armed forces

As a member of the Indiana General Assembly, I always work hard to help the men and women who serve our nation. more »

Bray: Legislative Council announces interim study committee topics

STATEHOUSE (June 13, 2023) ― The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2023 legislative interim, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Messmer Report: Ensuring emergency call responses

When Hoosiers call 911 in an emergency, they want to know that someone will answer the phone quickly. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Jennings County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at the Jennings County Fair. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Shelby County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 - 9 p.m., Monday, June 12, at the Shelby County Fair. more »

Messmer Report: Maximizing Indiana's investments

When the state of Indiana invests public employees' and retirees' hard-earned money through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS), it should focus on maximizing returns. more »