News Releases

Long Makes Leadership, Committee Appointments

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 12, 2017) ― Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced leadership and committee appointments triggered by the retirement of Sen. Luke Kenley. more »

Sen. Merritt Meets with Briezy’s Bunch CEO and CFO for Epilepsy Advocacy Efforts

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) recently met with Briezy’s Bunch CFO Justin Krowel and Briezy’s Bunch CEO April Krowel, to discuss issues affecting individuals with epilepsy in Indiana, like the rising costs of necessary life-saving medications. more »

Merritt Announces 2018 Law Enforcement Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) today announced bills he plans to author for the 2018 legislative session to help law enforcement work effectively, protect officers and help reduce violent crime. more »

MEDIA ADVISORY: Merritt to Discuss 2018 Law Enforcement Bills

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) will hold a press conference Tuesday, Oct. 10, to discuss bills he is authoring for the 2018 legislative session to help those in law enforcement work effectively, protect officers and help reduce violent crime. more »

Merritt Greets Chinese Delegation

MERRITT GREETS CHINESE DELEGATION: State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) presents a gift from the State of Indiana to Yu Chunxiao, Deputy Administrator for the National Railway Administration and the Chinese Delegation Lead, during the China Freight Rail Operations Reverse Trade Mission. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jon Ford

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement regarding the Indiana Manufacturers Association inducting Clabber Girl Corporation into their Hall of Fame: more »

State Sen. Bassler to Host Town Hall Meeting

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will host a town hall meeting Tuesday, Oct. 3, from 6 to 7 p.m. at Cherry Ghost Coffee House. more »

State Sen. Bassler to Host Town Hall Meetings

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) will host town hall meetings during the months of October and November to gather feedback from residents on legislative topics. more »

State Sen. John Ruckelshaus to Hold Town Hall Meetings

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 26, 2017) — State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) will host a series of bipartisan town hall meetings with State Reps. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) and Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis). more »