News Releases

Koch: Bill to enforce Indiana's ban on sanctuary cities in Indiana passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to enforce Indiana law prohibiting sanctuary cities in Indiana passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22 by a vote of 37-9. more »

Zay speaks at March for Life rally in Indianapolis

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 23, 2024) – State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) spoke at the March for Life rally at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Charbonneau: Clarifying updated Medicaid initiatives

The Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA) recently announced their updated initiatives to help ensure Medicaid can continue providing Hoosiers with quality health care access. more »

Koch: Bill regulating the use of drones near state correctional facilities passes Senate

A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that would regulate the use of drones near state correctional facilities unanimously passed the Senate Monday, Jan. 22. more »

Zay applauds Fort Wayne City Utilities for their work with lead water line replacement

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 19, 2024) — After recent discussion on Senate Bill 5 in the Senate Committee on Utilities, State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) is recognizing Fort Wayne City Utilities as a leader in addressing issues regarding lead water line replacements. more »

Messmer Report: Reforming prior authorization in health care

This year, the Senate Republicans are working on legislation that would make the prior authorization system work better for Hoosiers. more »

Leising presents education, natural resource bills to committees

Leising presents education, natural resource bills to committees

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presented the following education and natural resource bills, which she authored, to the Senate committees on Education and Career Development and Natural Resources this week. more »

Dernulc files bill to support children of parents who are victims of DWI accidents

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 18, 2024) — State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) is authoring legislation to support children who have lost a parent in an auto accident where the offender was driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. more »

Sen. Buchanan chairs first commerce committee meeting

Sen. Buchanan chairs first commerce committee meeting

State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) chaired his first Senate Committee on Commerce and Technology meeting of 2024 today. more »

Bill to support Metamora operations passes committee

Bill to support Metamora operations passes committee

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents Senate Bill 209 to the Senate Committee on Natural Resources at the Statehouse Thursday, Jan. 18. more »