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Crider: General Assembly marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2024) — The Indiana General Assembly recently completed the first half of the 2024 legislative session. more »

Leising's education, natural resource bills pass the Senate

The following bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that would address education and natural resource issues passed the Senate during the first half of session. more »

Buchanan and Genda welcome Clinton County Learning to Lead students to the Statehouse

Buchanan and Genda welcome Clinton County Learning to Lead students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) and State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) meet students from the Purdue Extension of Clinton County Learning to Lead program at the Statehouse Wednesday, Feb. 7. The students stopped in the Senate Chamber to ask Buchanan and Genda questions and learn about the legislative process. more »

Carrasco's first bill passes the Senate unanimously

Carrasco's first bill passes the Senate unanimously

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2024) — A bill authored by State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) to make changes to the use of the State Disaster Relief Fund to increase the maximum amount of financial support eligible entities and property owners can receive passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Byrne: Bill to increase transparency on human sexuality instruction passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that would increase transparency of sexual education instruction in Indiana K-12 schools passed the Senate Tuesday, Feb. 6. more »

Leising welcomes Fayette County School Board Member to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, right) welcomes Fayette County School Board Member Leslie Jacobs (left) to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 6. more »

Deery: Higher education reform bill passes Senate

Major higher education reform legislation authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) passed the Senate today by a vote of 39 to 9. more »

Walker Presents Five-Term Lawrence Clerk Sagamore of the Wabash Award

Walker Presents Five-Term Lawrence Clerk Sagamore of the Wabash Award

LAWRENCE (Feb. 6, 2024) — State Sen. Kyle Walker (R-Lawrence), on behalf of Gov. Eric Holcomb, presented former Lawrence Clerk Kathy Walton with a Sagamore of the Wabash award for her 27 years of dedicated service to the City of Lawrence on Saturday, Feb. 3. more »

Leising meets local residents at the Statehouse

Leising meets local residents at the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, in red) meets with Indiana Soybean Alliance (ISA) District 4 Board Member Mike Koehne (left image, right) and Decatur, Franklin and Shelby county residents at the Statehouse Monday, Feb. 5, for the Bacon Bar and Brunch. more »

Messmer Report: Expanding child care options for Hoosier families

This session, Senate Republicans introduced new policies to help improve access and affordability of child care in our state. more »