STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2017) – Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb has signed Senate Enrolled Act 332, which is aimed at improving state adoption laws. Authored by State Sen. Joe Zakas (R-Granger), the bill would disallow the use of other states’ laws to establish paternity as a way to circumvent Indiana statutes. more »
State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) today announced he will be resigning his position on January 2, 2018, after 18 years of service in the Senate. more »
State Sen. Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) issued the following statement regarding the passage of the federal tax reform bill: more »
State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) today announced he will author a bill during the 2018 legislative session that would require the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights. more »
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding the passage of the federal tax reform bill: more »
STATEHOUSE (Dec. 18, 2017) — State Sens. John Ruckelshaus (R-Indianapolis) and Mike Bohacek (R-Michiana Shores) filed a bill today addressing redistricting reform. more »
The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has named Indiana State Senate Majority Floor Leader Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek) as a co-chair of the Smart Cities Foundation Partnership. more »
State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) announced the Indiana Senate is now accepting applications for the Senate Page Program. more »
State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) today announced the Indiana State Police (ISP) released its findings regarding the number of untested sexual assault kits in Indiana. more »
Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) made the following statement today regarding the election of State Rep. Terry Goodin (D-Austin) as the House Minority Leader: more »