News Releases

Leising: Bill Requiring Joint Payment for Bovine Tuberculosis Testing Passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 22, 2017) – A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to change who pays for bovine tuberculosis testing passed the House of Representatives recently by a vote of 96-0. more »

Kenley, Richardson Honor Noblesville Cultural Arts District

STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2017) — State Sen. Luke Kenley (R-Noblesville) and State Rep. Kathy Richardson (R-Noblesville) today honored the Noblesville Cultural Arts District with Senate Concurrent Resolution 19 on the floor of the Senate and House of Representatives. more »

State Legislators Working Together To Stop Opioid Epidemic

STATEHOUSE (March 17, 2017) - State legislators met with LaPorte County Commissioner Dr. Vidya Kora and members of the Swanson Center today to discuss the possible development of a regional opioid treatment center located in LaPorte County. more »

Ruckelshaus, Hamilton Host Town Hall Meetings

STATEHOUSE (March 16, 2017) — State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and State Rep. Carey Hamilton (D-Indianapolis) will host a series of bipartisan town hall meetings to gather feedback from residents on legislative topics. more »

Zay Authors Resolution Honoring E.J. Tackett

Zay Authors Resolution Honoring E.J. Tackett

ZAY AUTHORS RESOLUTION HONORING E.J. TACKETT: State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington, far right) honors E.J. Tackett (second from right) with Senate Concurrent Resolution 31 in front of the full Senate Monday, March 13. SCR 31 recognized Tackett for being named the 2016 GEICO Chris Schenkel Professional Bowlers Association Player of the Year. more »

Sen. Grooms to Host Town Hall Meeting

STATEHOUSE (March 10, 2017) – Sen. Ron Grooms (R-Jeffersonville) will host a town hall meeting Saturday, March 11, from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. at Georgetown Elementary School. more »

Raatz: Bill to Establish Opioid Abuse Treatment Pilot Program Passes Senate, Moves to House

STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2017) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Centerville) to establish an opioid abuse treatment program passed the Senate recently by a vote of 43-7. more »

Houchin: House to Consider Bill That Protects Victims of Domestic Abuse

Legislation allows victims of domestic abuse to separate from wireless services contracts shared with their abuser STATEHOUSE (March 9, 2017) – State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) has authored legislation that will allow victims of domestic abuse to legally separate their cell phone plan from an abuser. more »

Alting Honors Jack Schult, Lafayette Teacher and Coach

STATEHOUSE (March 7, 2017) — Today, State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) honored Jack Schult on the Senate floor for his distinguished career as a teacher and coach in the Lafayette area. more »

MEDIA ADVISORY: State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick and State Sen. Eric Bassler to Meet with Local School Superintendents

State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington) and State Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Jennifer McCormick will meet with Senate District 39 school superintendents Tuesday evening, March 7, at White River Valley High School to discuss education issues. more »