News Releases

Long: Senate Republican Leadership to Donate Special Session Pay

Senate Republican leaders today announced they will donate pay they receive for the upcoming special session to a charity that benefits veterans and their families. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem David Long

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Holcomb’s announcement of a special session: more »

Op-Ed: Protecting Second Amendment Rights

During the 2018 session of the Indiana Senate, I have authored and sponsored bills aimed at protecting Hoosiers’ Second Amendment rights. I fully support the Second Amendment and believe Hoosiers have the right to carry a gun whether it’s for hunting or self-protection. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Merritt

Indiana State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement today regarding Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Walthall and Indiana Executive Director for Drug Prevention, Treatment and Enforcement Jim McClelland’s announcement of the partnership between OpenBeds software and Indiana 2-1-1. more »

Eckerty: Key Workforce Development Bills Pass General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (March 15, 2018) — Hoosier students, workers and employers will benefit from today’s passage of two companion bills addressing workforce development issues, said State Sen. Doug Eckerty (R-Yorktown). more »

Sen. Delph: Bill to Extend Veterans Pilot Program Heads to Governor

STATEHOUSE (March 14, 2018) — Senate Enrolled Act 96, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), passed the Senate today by a final vote of 46-0. Having passed the full House of Representatives yesterday, it now heads to Gov. Eric Holcomb’s office for consideration. more »

Sen. Merritt: Aligning Federal Health Regulations to Improve Care for Those Addicted

A resolution calling for the alignment of federal regulations to improve care coordination for individuals struggling with addiction passed out of the Senate today, said State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis). more »

Statement from State Sen. Ron Alting regarding the defeat of an amendment in House Bill 1233

State Sen. Ron Alting made the following statement today regarding the defeat of an amendment in House Bill 1233. more »

Sen. Delph: Resolution to Study Divorce Law Passes Senate

Senate Resolution 32, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), passed the Indiana Senate by unanimous voice vote on the floor today. more »