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Zay: Indiana joins national effort pushing for congressional term limits

STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2025) — The Indiana General Assembly recently passed a resolution championed by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that officially adds Indiana to the list of states joining the national movement to impose term limits for members of Congress. more »

Alting: Bill to improve Indiana's Lifeline Law heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would update Indiana's Lifeline Law passed in the House of Representatives today with bipartisan support of 87-3. more »

Leising meets with Everton Elementary Sixth Graders

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with sixth grade students from Everton Elementary School at the Statehouse Tuesday, March 18. During her time with the students, Leising talked to them about her role as a state senator and the legislative process. more »

Commons, Deery: Bill to increase child care options heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and sponsored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that aims to increase child care options within local schools unanimously passed the Senate Tuesday, March 18. more »

Leising honored by Indiana Standardbred Association

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) was recently honored by the Indiana Standardbred Association for supporting the horse racing industry. She is currently sponsoring House Bill 1490, which would make it easier to provide equine dentistry at horse racing tracks. more »

Dernulc: Bill adding Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would add Lake County to the Indiana Crime Guns Task Force passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Goode honors Dr. David Bowden on Senate floor

Goode honors Dr. David Bowden on Senate floor

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) honored Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) artistic director and conductor Dr. David Bowden today on the Senate floor. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Enacting education policy

Ensuring Hoosier children are getting the best education possible is one of the most important aspects of the job of a state senator. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Baldwin on Noblesville Mental Health Fund

"This week, the Noblesville Schools Education Foundation (NSEF) announced a $50,000 increase in funding for their Mental Health Support Fund. more »

Rogers co-chairs first meeting of Small-Business Caucus

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) joined legislators from both chambers on Wednesday, March 12 for the initial meeting of the Small-Business Caucus, a new bipartisan initiative aimed at addressing the needs of Indiana’s small-business community. more »