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Alexander's bill to protect minors from tobacco and vaping products ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) that protects minors from tobacco and vaping products was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Tomes attends Congressional hearing on coal industry

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) attends the Committee on Education and Workforce meeting on May 8 to speak about the future of coal mining in America more »

Bohacek to propose legislation to legalize medical marijuana in Indiana

STATEHOUSE (May 11, 2026) — State Sen. Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) has begun work on 2027 legislation that would legalize medical marijuana in Indiana. more »

Raatz Roundup: Hoosier Students Should Have Plenty of Options

Students should be informed about all the opportunities they have to help their communities. Programs like the Scouts not only teach students how to be good citizens, but they also learn the values of giving back to others. more »

Tomes Visits USI STEM Lab

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) meets with University of Southern Indiana President Steven Bridges and staff to learn about their STEM Discovery Lab. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Assisting volunteer firefighters

As someone who lives in rural Indiana, I've seen firsthand the work Hoosier volunteer firefighters put in everyday for our communities across the state. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Keeping Hoosiers safe from foreign adversaries

One of the most important priorities of government is to ensure our neighbors and homeland are safe from those who wish to harm us. more »

Indiana First: Garten Ends Land Grabs and Covert Influence by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea

Indiana First: Garten Ends Land Grabs and Covert Influence by China, Iran, Russia and North Korea

Today, Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed Senate Enrolled Act 256, a nation-leading security measure authored by Senate Majority Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »

Maxwell: Foreign adversary bill ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (April 30, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) that bans foreign adversaries from owning land in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »