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Charbonneau: Bills to improve child and health care ceremonially signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) that work to improve child and health care throughout Indiana were ceremonially signed into law by the governor this week. more »

Rogers: Bills to address reading skills, youth employment and tobacco issues ceremonially signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 16, 2024) — Multiple bills authored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that address reading skills, youth employment and tobacco were ceremonially signed into law by the governor this week. more »

Messmer Report: Improving Indiana's roads and bridges

As the Crossroads of America, Indiana is well known for its transportation infrastructure that has helped our state maintain a strong economy. more »

Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans

Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presented Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans Bill J. Crane and James "Red" Winget to honor their service to the country Thursday evening. more »

Messmer's bill requiring automotive training course signed by governor

Messmer's bill requiring automotive training course signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that requires a training course applicants for a used car dealer license must complete to sell used cars in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Alting's bill allowing collaboration between craft breweries signed by governor

Alting's bill allowing collaboration between craft breweries signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) revolutionizing Indiana's brewing industry was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising co-chairs 2024 Rural Caucus meeting at Indiana State Fairgrounds

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2024) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the 2024 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 14. more »

Goode: Glas-Col honored with Half Century Award at Statehouse

Wabash Valley-based Glas-Col, LLC was honored with the Governor's Half Century Award at the Statehouse today, said State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute). more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Restoring the balance of power

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many major decisions impacting the lives of Hoosiers were being made by the state executive branch with little or no input from legislators or the judicial branch. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Giving back to military veterans

Indiana has many resources and services available for Hoosier military veterans. However, it can often be difficult to navigate the system and know what is available. For that reason, I co-authored Senate Enrolled Act 15 this session. more »