News Releases

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today regarding the governor’s proposed budget:

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 10, 2019) — “The state budget proposal the governor announced today is a great starting place for our budget discussions – it is balanced, protects reserves and represents a fair and accurate picture of the revenue available in the next two years. more »

Head files school bus safety legislation

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2019) – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) today announced during a press conference that he filed legislation that would address school bus safety issues in Indiana. more »

Bray: Senate Republicans announce legislative priorities

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 3, 2019) — Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced Indiana Senate Republicans’ legislative priorities for the 2019 session. more »

Raatz: Applications available for Indiana Senate Page Program

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 3, 2019) — The Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the 2019 Senate Page Program, said State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond). more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding his decision to assign bias crimes legislation to the Senate Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedure: more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Bremen), Chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today regarding the revenue forecast and 2019 budget session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 13, 2018) – “I am saddened to learn of the tragic death of Breana Rouhselang and her unborn child, and my thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends. more »

Grooms to chair Senate Committee on Family and Children Services

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 12, 2018) – State Sen. Ron Grooms (R-Jeffersonville) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to chair the Senate Committee on Family and Children Services for the 121st Indiana General Assembly. more »

Ford files legislation to increase police officer and firefighters pensions

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) recently filed a bill that would increase retirement benefits for police officers and firefighters. more »

Senate President Pro Tem Bray announces 2019-2020 Senate Standing Committee assignments, additional leadership appointments

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 10, 2018) – Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced 2019-2020 Senate Standing Committee assignments. more »