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Ford: Bill expanding TANF eligibility in Indiana passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would expand the income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program in Indiana passed the House of Representatives today by a vote of 93 to 4. more »

Leising welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, center) welcomes Purdue Agricultural Economics students to the Statehouse Tuesday, April 4. more »

Leising recognizes volunteer firefighters for 50 years of service

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, second from left) welcomes the Sembach family to the Statehouse Monday, April 3, to honor Paul Sembach, from Fayette County, for his dedication to public safety. more »

Ford: Bill to establish worksite speed control pilot program passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would establish a worksite speed control pilot program to enforce speed limits in work zones passed the Indiana Senate today with bipartisan support. more »

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

Koch recognizes the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars at the Statehouse

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) recognized the Bedford North Lawrence Lady Stars on winning the Indiana High School Athletic Association Class 4A Championship with Senate Concurrent Resolution 37 at the Statehouse Monday, April 3. more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Johnson County: more »

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) made the following statement today regarding the tornado that hit Sullivan more »

Batesville Intermediate School students visit the Statehouse

Fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School in Ripley County visit the Statehouse Thursday, March 30 and Friday, March 31. more »

Messmer Report: Establishing standards for battery energy storage systems

In the event of a grid failure, or higher than expected demand, it is vital to have stored electricity reserves that can be deployed to keep homes and businesses running smoothly. more »

Messmer: Bill streamlining domestic abuse assistance programs passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that would incorporate the duties of the of the Domestic Violence Prevention and Treatment Council into the Victim Services Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute (ICJI) passed the Senate unanimously Tuesday. more »