Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long Regarding the Selection of the Next Senate President Pro Tem:

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today upon the selection of State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) as the next Senate President Pro Tem: more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long Regarding the Conclusion of the Special Session

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today upon the conclusion of the special session: more »

Head: Federal Lawmaker Introduces Continued Opioid Education Bill

STATEHOUSE (May 1, 2018) – Congresswoman Susan W. Brooks (R-IN05) recently introduced a bill, similar to legislation authored by State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) during the 2018 legislative session, that would set continued opioid education requirements for prescribers. The original concept was brought forward by Dr. Hannah Maxey, director of the Bowen Center for Health Workforce Research and Policy, and written by the Task Force on Substance Abuse and Mental Health for Children, which Head co-chairs. more »

Merritt: Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 28, State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) announced. more »

Houchin's Dyslexia Screening Bill Signed Into Law

Senate Enrolled Act 217, authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem), and sponsored by Rep. Woody Burton (R-Whiteland), was ceremonially signed into law yesterday by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Statements: Bosma, Long announce expectations for special session on May 14

Ford: Local Businesses Honored by Gov. Holcomb

Today, Gov. Eric Holcomb honored two local businesses during the Governor’s Century and Half Century Business Awards Ceremony at the Statehouse, said State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute). more »

Merritt: Safe Haven Law Saves Another Infant’s Life

Another baby was discovered April 8 in the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department’s Safe Haven Baby Box in LaPorte County, said State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). more »

Houchin: Bill to Require INSPECT System Check Signed by Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) aimed at combatting the increasing drug epidemic in Indiana by reforming usage practices for Indiana's prescription drug monitoring system (INSPECT) was ceremonially signed into law today at Franciscan Health by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Ford: Foster Parent Bill of Rights Bill Signed By Governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that requires the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »