News Releases

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Practicing fiscal responsibility in the 2025 state budget

With the release of the Senate version of the budget on April 10, our responsibility as lawmakers to prioritize a balanced two-year budget is more important than ever. more »

Leising meets with Batesville students

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with fourth grade students from Batesville Intermediate School as they tour the Statehouse April 8. Leising talked with them about how a bill becomes a law and her role as a legislator. more »

Leising meets with Rushville Students

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) meets with sixth grade students from Rushville Elementary as they tour the Statehouse on April 10. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Alexander

State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement today regarding the Senate Bill 1 amendment concerning Union School Corporation. more »

Brown: Bill to strengthen parental rights heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (April 9, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) that would strengthen Hoosiers' parental rights is heading to the governor's desk for final consideration. more »

Goode: Medicaid transparency bill passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that would increase transparency in the state's Medicaid program and facilitate communication between attendant care stakeholders passed the Senate by a vote of 47-1 today with bipartisan support. more »

Rogers: Bill to improve Hoosier students' math education passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would help improve math proficiency in Hoosier students passed the Senate with bipartisan support today. more »

Schmitt: Resolution to recognize the urgency of national debt and its threat to national security passes Senate

Schmitt: Resolution to recognize the urgency of national debt and its threat to national security passes Senate

A resolution authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) recognizing the threat federal debt poses to national security unanimously passed the Senate Monday, April 7. more »

Statement from Sen. Daryl Schmitt regarding recent floods in southern Indiana

"With the recent heavy rains that have impacted southern Indiana, many areas throughout the region have experienced flooding along creeks and rivers." more »