News Releases

Merritt: Safe Haven Law Saves Another Infant’s Life

Another baby was discovered April 8 in the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department’s Safe Haven Baby Box in LaPorte County, said State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). more »

Houchin: Bill to Require INSPECT System Check Signed by Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) aimed at combatting the increasing drug epidemic in Indiana by reforming usage practices for Indiana's prescription drug monitoring system (INSPECT) was ceremonially signed into law today at Franciscan Health by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Ford: Foster Parent Bill of Rights Bill Signed By Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that requires the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Bill Calling for a Study of Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund Signed by Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that urges the Legislative Council to study the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund was recently signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Editorial: Terre Haute Native, First Indiana Woman Elected to the United States Congress

This past session, I authored a Senate resolution to honor Congresswoman Virginia Jenckes. In honor of Women’s History Month, I wanted to share why Congresswoman Jenckes is an incredibly important woman to recognize. She is not only an important icon in Indiana history, but in Vigo County, as well. more »

Long: Senate Republican Leadership to Donate Special Session Pay

Senate Republican leaders today announced they will donate pay they receive for the upcoming special session to a charity that benefits veterans and their families. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s announcement of a special session: more »

Op-Ed: Protecting Second Amendment Rights

During the 2018 session of the Indiana Senate, I have authored and sponsored bills aimed at protecting Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights. I fully support the Second Amendment and believe Hoosiers have the right to carry a gun whether it’s for hunting or self-protection. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Walthall and Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland’s announcement of the partnership between OpenBeds software and Indiana 2-1-1. more »