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Statement from State Sen. Blake Doriot

State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Buck

State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Tomes

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Ed Charbonneau

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from Sen. Raatz on conclusion of 2025 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) – "The General Assembly concluded the 2025 legislative session today, which has been an extremely important one for education in Indiana. Despite receiving a concerning revenue forecast earlier this month predicting a $2.4 billion shortfall, our balanced state budget increases K-12 tuition support over the biennium for all public schools compared to 2025 by $340 million in 2026 and $620 million in 2027. The budget also makes all Indiana students eligible for the Indiana Choice Scholarship in 2027. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) made the following statement regarding the passage of House Enrolled Act 1001: more »

Statement from Sen. Byrne on conclusion of 2025 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) — "The General Assembly officially concluded the 2025 legislative session today, and I was honored to represent Senate District 47. more »

Statement from Sen. Ron Alting regarding House Enrolled Act 1144

Statement from Sen. Ron Alting regarding House Enrolled Act 1144

"I am happy to see language that would have abolished the Carroll County Superior Court removed from House Enrolled Act 1144." more »

Deery: Bill addressing teaching shortage, bullying heads to governor's desk

Another education reform bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) is headed to the governor's desk. Senate Enrolled Act 255 aims to get more qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers into the classroom and to ensure the parents of students involved in bullying incidents are quickly notified. more »

Rogers: Bill to increase teacher compensation heads to governor

A bill authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would increase the minimum salary for teachers and help hire educators in high-need areas passed the Senate Wednesday, April 23. more »