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Holdman: Free online kindergarten-readiness program available for low-income families

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) – Indiana families can pre-register their four-year-olds for UPSTART, a free online kindergarten-readiness program, now through Sunday, Sept. 1, said State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle). more »

Zay to attend Educator/Center of Influence Tour

STATEHOUSE (June 19, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) will attend a tour of U.S. Army facilities today, June 19, through June 20 in San Antonio, Texas. more »

Bray appoints senators to interim study committees

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced interim study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »

Houchin’s child services bill signed into law

Senate Enrolled Act 1, authored by State Sen. Erin Houchin (R-Salem) was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. SEA 1 is a comprehensive Department of Child Services (DCS) bill aimed at improving support and assistance for vulnerable Hoosier children in the welfare system and their families. more »

Bray appoints members to 21st Century Energy Task Force

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) has appointed State Sens. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) to serve on the newly created 21st Century Energy Policy Development Task Force. more »

Zay: State legislators and Employers’ Forum of Indiana discuss rising health care costs

STATEHOUSE (June 7, 2019) — State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) and members of the Indiana General Assembly recently met with the Employers’ Forum of Indiana to discuss the rising health care costs across the state. more »

Zay: Community Harvest Food Bank awarded Duke Energy grant

STATEHOUSE (June 4, 2019) — The Duke Energy Foundation recently awarded $10,000 to fund Community Harvest Food Bank’s Huntington Farm Wagon program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Legislative Council announces 2019 interim study committee topics

The Indiana General Assembly’s Legislative Council met today to assign topics for lawmakers to study during the 2019 legislative interim. more »

Zay honors top educators at 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

STATEHOUSE (May 17, 2019) – Manchester University President Dr. David McFadden and Ivy Tech President Dr. Sue Ellspermann recently joined State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) to honor local educators during the 2019 Teacher Appreciation Luncheon at Manchester University. more »