The leader of the Indiana State Senate, President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne), announced today that he will retire from the Senate in November. Long, who has served in the Senate for 22 years, the past 12 as the Senate leader, said that 30 years of public service, including eight as a Fort Wayne city councilman prior to his service in the Senate, was long enough. more »
State Sen. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) was presented today with a Civility in Government Award by the Association of Retired Members of the Indiana General Assembly (ARMIGA). more »
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) will hold a press conference today at 1:15 p.m. in Room 431 of the Statehouse to discuss important issues concerning the second half of session and beyond. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2018) – Senate leaders joined by Gov. Eric Holcomb and Lt. Gov. Suzanne Crouch today hosted Foster Parent Appreciation Day, said State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle). more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2018) – Sen.-elect Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) today became the state senator for Senate District 7 after taking the oath of office. He was sworn in by Indiana Supreme Court Chief Justice Loretta Rush. more »
IDVA Promises to Seek Indiana Inclusion in New Federal Program STATEHOUSE (Feb. 9, 2018) — Senate Bill 96, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel) recently passed out of the Senate with a 47-1 vote. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2018) – A bill authored by State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) to require the Indiana State Board of Education (SBOE) to establish one Indiana diploma for individuals who successfully complete high school graduation requirements recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 7, 2018) – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) will host the first-ever virtual town hall called Live from the Statehouse: Senate “Head Lines” Wednesday, Feb. 14, at 5:30 p.m. to answer constituent questions and give an update on the 2018 legislative session. more »
STATEHOUSE (Feb. 6, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would encourage the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to share information on a child’s case plan with the child’s school corporation recently passed the Senate unanimously. more »
A bill that would require schools to include interdisciplinary employability skills standards in their curriculum recently passed out of the Senate by a vote of 48-0, said State Sen. Jeff Raatz (R-Richmond). more »
