News Releases

Op-ed: Leising: COVID-19 vaccine available for Hoosiers ages 80 and up

I strongly urge those 80 years of age or older, or their representative, to visit ourshot.in.gov to make an appointment. While the vaccines are free, individuals who have health insurance are required to input their insurance information into the website when scheduling their appointment. more »

Leising: Communities across Senate District 42 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »

Gaskill: Communities across Senate District 26 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Mike Gaskill (R-Pendleton). more »

Donato: Communities across Senate District 18 encouraged to apply for CCMG

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 7, 2021) — The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) is now accepting applications for the Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). more »

Raatz: Bill to fully fund virtual students in public schools receives hearing

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 6, 2021) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) that would fully fund students attending public schools virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic for the 2020-2021 academic year received a hearing in the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »

Senate Republicans announce 2021 legislative agenda

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced the Senate Republican Caucus's legislative agenda for the 2021 session. more »

Messmer authors COVID-19 liability protection legislation for Hoosier businesses

Last week, State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) filed Senate Bill 1, which would provide liability protections to Indiana businesses and individuals if they become involved in a COVID-19 lawsuit. more »

Donato: Ameri-Can Engineering and Culver Tool receive manufacturing readiness grants

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 28, 2020) — Two businesses in Senate District 18 have been awarded funds through the Manufacturing Readiness Grant program, said State Sen. Stacey Donato (R-Logansport). more »

Garten appointed to key Senate committees

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) to serve in numerous key leadership roles during the 122nd Indiana General Assembly. more »

Zay files bill to free up funds for teacher pay

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2020) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) recently filed Senate Bill 51, which would allow Indiana schools to claim federal Medicaid reimbursements for providing Individualized Education Program (IEP) services and special education services. more »