News Releases

Raatz Roundup: Advancing Hoosiers' Academic Futures

The Indiana Commission for Higher Education (CHE) reported an additional 57 Indiana high schools and eight post-secondary education institutions are offering the Indiana College Core (the Core) to high school students. more »

Raatz Roundup: Celebrating Local Schools

Educators are among the first leaders our children meet and trust, so it is important to celebrate the dedication and passion our educators bring to classrooms across the state. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jeff Raatz

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) made the following statement today regarding the passing of Richmond Police Officer Seara Burton: more »

Charbonneau: Valparaiso schools receive Blue Ribbon distinction

The U.S. Department of Education (DOE) recently designated two schools in Valparaiso as 2022 Blue Ribbon Schools, said State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso). more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement on Gov. Holcomb selecting Morgan County Judge Peter Foley as the next member of the Indiana Court of Appeals: more »

Raatz Roundup: Local schools provided Secured School Safety Grants

Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of our children. This is why, in Indiana, ensuring funding for school safety remains a high priority. more »

Raatz Roundup: Never forget September 11, 2001

Twenty-one years ago today, thousands of American families were forever changed. In the wake of tragedy, we as a nation, came together to show the resiliency of the American spirit. more »

Byrne: Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming proposal presented to committee

A road renaming proposal in memory of Jacob T. McClanahan was presented to the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation Wednesday, Sept. 7, said State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville). more »

Raatz Roundup: Investing in K-12 Education

During the 2021 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly created a budget allocating a historic $1.03 billion in new funding to K-12 education; $345.6 million for the 2021-22 school year and $685.6 million for the current 2022-23 school year. more »

Rogers: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2023 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). more »