News Releases

State Sen. Michael Crider to Serve as Chair of Roads and Transportation Study Committee

STATEHOUSE (June 28, 2017) — State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) will serve as the Chair of the Interim Study Committee on Roads and Transportation during the summer and fall months to help prepare for the 2018 session of the General Assembly. more »

Sen. Alting Highlights 2017 Legislation Supporting Hoosier Veterans

STATEHOUSE (June 26, 2017) – Joined by Hoosier veterans and members of various veteran service organizations, State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) today highlighted legislation passed during the 2017 session that will go into effect July 1 to support Hoosier veterans. more »

Bassler: Indiana Focuses on Fiscal Responsibility and Education

This past legislative session, the General Assembly passed a new two-year state budget, which has now been signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. House Enrolled Act 1001, commonly known as the “budget bill,” focuses on funding Indiana’s most important priorities and services while living within our means. more »

Sen. Long Statement on Alcohol Code Revision Commission

STATEHOUSE (June 5, 2017) ― “The General Assembly has formally commissioned a comprehensive review of Indiana’s alcohol laws for the first time in many years. All issues are on the table as we begin this process. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

STATE HOUSE (June 5, 2017) – “I am grateful for Gov. Holcomb not only supporting our fight against the heroin epidemic that is plaguing our communities, but being a true advocate and champion of this issue. more »

Merritt Drops Off Donations For Julian Center Food Pantry

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) drops off donations collected by the Indiana General Assembly senators, representatives, staff and interns for the Julian Center Food Pantry. more »

Legislative Council Announces Interim Study Committee Topics

STATEHOUSE (May 25, 2017) ― The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2017 legislative interim. The Legislative Council is comprised of eight members of the Indiana Senate and eight members of the Indiana House of Representatives. more »

Ruckelshaus, Hamilton to Host Town Hall Meeting

STATEHOUSE (May 2, 2017) — State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) will host a bipartisan town hall meeting to gather feedback from residents on legislative topics. more »

Merritt: Drug Take Back Day is April 29

STATE HOUSE (April 28, 2017) – National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 29, State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day aims to curb prescription drug abuse by setting up drug disposal sites nationwide. more »

Koch: Cursive Writing Bill Signed by Governor

STATEHOUSE (April 26, 2017) —An education bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to survey Indiana schools about cursive writing recently passed the General Assembly with strong bipartisan support and was signed by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »