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Senate Republicans champion government reform, public safety and fiscal discipline in 2026

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – Indiana Senate Republicans successfully championed government reform, public safety and fiscal discipline during the 2026 legislative session, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Garten Concludes Historic Session with Trifecta of Landmark Victories for Indiana: Author of "Gold Standard" Medicaid Reform and Strongest Foreign Adversary Protections in a Generation Delivers Major Wins for Hoosiers

As the 2026 legislative session draws to a close, Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) celebrated the passage of a transformative legislative agenda that secures Indiana’s fiscal future, fortifies state security against foreign threats, and tackles the state’s housing crisis head-on. more »

Statement from State Sen. Rick Niemeyer

State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Alexander regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session

State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jeff Raatz on the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – "The Indiana General Assembly concluded the 2026 legislative session today. We worked hard to pass our priorities like withholding bail for dangerous suspects and cracking down on fraud in our welfare programs. more »

Statement: State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session more »

Statement from State Sen. Ed Charbonneau

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Greg Walker

State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Gary Byrne regarding the conclusion of the 2026 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 27, 2026) – "The General Assembly officially concluded the 2026 legislative session today. We accomplished a lot of good for the state of Indiana, including rooting out waste, fraud and abuse in Indiana's welfare programs. more »