News Releases

Zay to attend Educator/Center of Influence Tour

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will attend a tour of U.S. Army facilities today, June 19, through June 20 in San Antonio, Texas. more »

Bray appoints senators to interim study committees

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced interim study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »

Houchin’s child services bill signed into law

Senate Enrolled Act 1, authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. SEA 1 is a comprehensive Department of Child Services (DCS) bill aimed at improving support and assistance for vulnerable Hoosier children in the welfare system and their families. more »

Bray appoints members to 21st Century Energy Task Force

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has appointed State Sens. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) to serve on the newly created 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force. more »

Zay: State legislators and Employers’ Forum of Indiana discuss rising health care costs

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) and members of the Indiana General Assembly recently met with the Employers’ Forum of Indiana to discuss the rising health care costs across the state. more »

Zay: Community Harvest Food Bank awarded Duke Energy grant

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2019) — The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to fund Community Harvest Food Bank’s Huntington Farm Wagon program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Legislative Council announces 2019 interim study committee topics

The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2019 legislative interim. more »

Zay honors top educators at 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2019) – Manchester University President Dr. David McFadden and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann recently joined State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to honor local educators during the 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Manchester University. more »

Charbonneau: Gov. Holcomb signs bill to establish Perinatal Navigator Program

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) today joined Gov. Eric Holcomb for the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1007. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

STATE HOUSE (May 3, 2019) — “I am pleased Gov. Holcomb recently signed Senate Enrolled Act 474 into law. This piece of legislation, which I authored, increases the penalties for animal abuse and keeps offenders from owning, harboring or training pets in the future. more »