STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to provide more protection for farmers through the Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund was ceremonially signed into law yesterday by Gov. Mike Braun. more »
STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to increase accessibility to teeth floating services for race horses was ceremonially signed into law yesterday by Gov. Mike Braun. more »
State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Delphi Lions Club during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 21. more »
(May 21, 2025) I joined several legislators from Indiana and Texas to tour the U.S. border last fall. It was an eye-opening experience, and I am thankful for the work this current administration in Washington has done to essentially close the border. At the time of our visit, arranged by Texas State Representative Tim Oliverson, the November election was over and crossings had slowed dramatically. Texas State police have done an exceptional job and take pride in securing the border. more »
(May 16, 2025) Near the end of the legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly received a troubling revenue forecast predicting a $2.5 billion dollar revenue shortfall. That means our fiscal staff updated their predictions for how much revenue we would bring in over the next two years and their new prediction was $2.5 billion dollars less than the previous prediction. A budget shortfall is different than a budget deficit because a shortfall only considers predicted revenue rather than actual revenue and spending. more »
During the 2025 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law to give Hoosier farmers property tax relief. more »
NORTH DECATUR FOURTH GRADERS VISIT STATEHOUSE: Fourth graders from North Decatur Elementary School recently toured the Statehouse, where they learned about the role of their state senator, Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Supreme Court and more. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions about state government. more »
STATEHOUSE (May 13, 2025) — "I am confident NOVA Circular Solutions' state-of-the-art recycling facility in Connersville will be an economic boon to southeastern Indiana. It will provide new jobs and help grow our manufacturing base, all while reducing the burden on our waste facilities and landfills to the tune of 400 bales per day. more »
In recent years, Hoosiers have been understandably concerned about the large increases in property taxes caused by high inflation. more »
Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary Students to the Statehouse more »
