The 2022 legislative session has come to a close, and there are a number of policies passed this year that I believe will continue to push Indiana in the right direction. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 8, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would allow public comment at school corporation meetings has passed the Senate, and now moves to the governor for final consideration. more »
Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) and State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today regarding the unanimous passage of House Bill 1002 in the Senate: more »
The 2022 legislative session is nearing its end, and many bills are being sent to the governor for consideration. The Indiana General Assembly has tackled a number of issues this session, and I am glad to have three of my bills moving forward in the legislative process. more »
As we saw during the pandemic, Indiana's healthcare professionals, including our nurses, are an important part of our society. But even before the pandemic, Indiana was facing a nursing shortage. Indiana must work to address this shortage in order to make sure Hoosiers are able to have proper health care available to them. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) —A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would help students complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is headed to the governor for final consideration. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 24, 2022) – This week, State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), co-chair of the Rural Caucus, hosted the final Rural Caucus meeting of the 2022 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2022) – Carolyn Travis is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2022 legislative session, said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford). more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2022) – State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in January. more »
STATEHOUSE (March 4, 2022) — A bill authored by State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) that would help remove children from abusive homes unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »
