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Raatz Roundup: Let's welcome healthy debate

The United States was built on the principles of uniting as one to meet the needs of the people and create a country where everyone's voice is heard. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Preparing Hoosiers for their futures

Many of the high-demand jobs that exist in today's economy were not around decades ago. Similarly, there are many jobs that will exist years down the road that don't currently exist. more »

Tomes: Meeting with CenterPoint Executives

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, State Sen. Jim Tomes (Wadesville) met with senior executives from CenterPoint Energy in Evansville to discuss concerns from area constituents regarding recent utility bill increases. more »

Sen. Alting presents certificates to Delphi American Legion organizations

Sen. Alting presents certificates to Delphi American Legion organizations

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presented the American Legion Harry Bohannon Post 75, the post's American Legion Auxiliary and its Sons of the American Legion with certificates on Friday, Sept. 12 to celebrate the organizations' anniversaries. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Uniting behind our common ideals

When our soldiers are on the battlefield, the politics of the person next to them doesn't matter. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising chairs Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 12, 2025) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) chaired the first meeting of the Interim Study Committee on Agriculture and Natural Resources on Thursday, Sept. 11. more »

Statement from State Sen. Daryl Schmitt regarding recent politically motivated violence

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) made the following statement regarding recent politically motivated violence throughout the country more »

Raatz Roundup: The importance of school attendance

The most important step in receiving a good education is showing up to class. To be successful, students should study and take notes, but they cannot do either of these things if they are not in class to begin with. more »

Bray: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 8, 2025) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2026 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Alting: Hoosier third graders show impressive reading improvements

Reading is a vital life skill necessary for everyone to have a bright future, whether that's in school or the workforce. more »