News Releases

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long regarding Officer David A. Tinsley, a 16-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty Monday night

Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding Officer David A. Tinsley, a 16-year veteran of the Fort Wayne Police Department, who passed away in the line of duty Monday night: more »

Statement from State Sen. Rodric Bray regarding Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Connections Plan

State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Eric Holcomb’s Next Level Connections Plan: more »

Crane Presents Certificate of Congratulations to Gen. Chet Wright

State Sen. John B. Crane (R-Avon) presents a Certificate of Congratulations to Gen. Chet Wright, in celebration of his 100th birthday. Wright is a resident of Park Square Manor in Avon. more »

Sens. Alting and Bohacek to Introduce Bias Crimes Legislation

State Sens. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) today announced their intentions to introduce bias crimes legislation during the 2019 legislative session. more »

Head named member of Council of State Governments 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 17, 2018) – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) was recently named a member of the Council of State Governments 2018 Henry Toll Fellowship, one of the nation’s premier leadership development programs for state government officials. more »

Leising co-chairs annual Rural Caucus meeting at State Fair

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2018) — State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) recently co-chaired the 2018 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair. more »

Long appoints local student to Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council

Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) has appointed local student Nathan Mertz to the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council (ILYAC). more »

Raatz presents Douglas Gerber with a Distinguished Hoosier Award

State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond) recently presented Douglas Gerber, Richmond cattle farmer and former president of the American Hereford Association (AHA), with a Distinguished Hoosier Award at the Indiana State Fair. more »

Ford receives 2018 Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Advocate of the Year Award

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) recently received the 2018 Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Advocate of the Year Award during the annual Indiana Foster and Adoptive Parents Resource and Advocacy Group, Inc. (IFAAP) picnic. more »

Holdman to introduce school safety referendum legislation

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 10, 2018) — State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) today announced his plan to introduce a bill during the 2019 legislative session that would create a school safety referendum option for school corporations. more »