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Sen. Merritt: Majority of Indiana county coroners enrolled in toxicology reporting program

The majority of Indiana’s 92 county coroners are enrolled in the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) toxicology reporting program, State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced today. more »

Sen. Merritt: Walgreens Expands Safe Medication Disposal Kiosks Throughout Indiana

Today, State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) joined Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland, State Rep. Cindy Kirchhofer (R-Beech Grove) and Walgreens Regional Healthcare Director Alexandra Broadus at the Walgreens store at 16th and Meridian Streets, where Walgreens announced its expansion of safe medication disposal kiosks throughout Indiana. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long regarding the Auditor’s Fiscal Closeout Report

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding the Auditor’s Fiscal Closeout Report more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt Regarding the newborn baby safely surrendered to the Decatur Township Fire Station under the Safe Haven Law

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding the newborn baby safely surrendered to the Decatur Township Fire Station under the Safe Haven Law: more »

Ford Presents Circle of Corydon Award To Superintendent Dr. Danny Tanoos

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute, left) presents Dr. Danny Tanoos (right), retiring superintendent of Vigo County School Corporation (VCSC), with a Circle of Corydon Award. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long regarding the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group’s (CWG) assessment of the Indiana Department of Child Services

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding the Child Welfare Policy and Practice Group’s (CWG) assessment of the Indiana Department of Child Services: more »

Sen. Delph Receives Joint Service Achievement  Medal for Military Service in Puerto Rico

Sen. Delph Receives Joint Service Achievement Medal for Military Service in Puerto Rico

State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), a Major in the U.S. Army Reserve, received the Joint Service Achievement Medal in recognition of his outstanding service as the Mission Assignment Operations Officer for the Defense Coordinating Element Region V, United States Army North. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long regarding Gov. Holcomb’s announcement that Indiana has received a federal waiver to implement the state’s workforce plan

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s announcement that Indiana has received a federal waiver to implement the state’s workforce plan: more »

Eckerty: Bill to Protect Firefighters Signed by Governor

STATEHOUSE (June 1, 2018) – A bill authored by State Sen. Doug Eckerty (R-Yorktown) requiring local fire departments to be made aware of some buildings’ structural components was recently ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Statement From Senate President Pro Tem David Long Regarding the Shooting at Noblesville West Middle School

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) issued the following statement today regarding the shooting at Noblesville West Middle School: more »