I have always taken my role in representing portions of Southwest Indiana over the last 16 years, initially in the Indiana House of Representatives and more recently in the State Senate, very seriously. more »
On Aug. 5, Indiana took a significant step forward in health care transparency with the launch of the Indiana All-Payer Claims Database (APCD). more »
State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute, right) joins employees from Glas-Col after presenting the company with the Half Century Award on Friday, Aug. 23. more »
During the 2024 session of the General Assembly, I sponsored a bill that directed the Indiana State Board of Education to create new diploma requirements, updating a system that was created before personal computers and cell phones were in common use. more »
With technology constantly changing, it is important to learn how AI can be used to benefit Hoosiers and how we can protect ourselves from those who wish to use the technology to harm us. more »
Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) is issuing the following statement today in response to several statements issued by State Rep. Ed DeLaney (D-Indianapolis) that grossly mischaracterize Sen. Garten's comments from today's budget committee meeting. Members of the media are encouraged to review archive footage of the meeting when it becomes available for the full context of Sen. Garten's comments. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2024) — A law authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that speeds up the replacement of lead water lines in Indiana and better protects Hoosiers' health was ceremonially signed by Gov. Holcomb this week. more »
It is extremely important for elected representatives to have a say when state agencies make decisions that could impose large costs on taxpayers. For that reason, I co-authored Senate Enrolled Act 4 to ensure the State Budget Committee reviews costly regulations before they take effect. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2024) — On Aug. 15, a law sponsored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) establishing safe baby courts for Children In Need of Services (CHINS) three years of age or younger was ceremonially signed by the governor. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 19, 2024) — A law sponsored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) establishing an Excellence in Civic Engagement designation for schools was ceremonially signed by the governor on Aug. 15. more »
