News Releases

Addressing the nursing shortage

When Hoosiers must go to the hospital, they want to be sure they are receiving the best and most attentive medical care possible. While doctors play an incredibly important role in caring for a patient, nurses are the ones who interact with patients the most. Nurses provide essential care for patients, including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and much more. more »

Goode leads General Assembly Defense Caucus meeting at Purdue University

Goode leads General Assembly Defense Caucus meeting at Purdue University

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) led the Indiana General Assembly's Defense Caucus Thursday, Sept. 25, at Purdue University. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt:  Increasing transparency in Indiana schools

At nearly half the state's overall budget, Indiana invests billions of dollars on K-12 education each year. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising attends signing ceremony between Taiwan and Indiana

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) joined Gov. Mike Braun, Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith and a delegation from Taiwan for the signing of two letters of intent for Taiwan to purchase $6.4 billion in U.S. corn and soybeans over the next four years. more »

Raatz Roundup: Protecting Parental Rights

The bond between a parent and child is sacred. Parents impart key life lessons in their children’s lives and consequently play an integral part in shaping them into who they will be in adult life. more »

Raatz Roundup: Let's welcome healthy debate

The United States was built on the principles of uniting as one to meet the needs of the people and create a country where everyone's voice is heard. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Preparing Hoosiers for their futures

Many of the high-demand jobs that exist in today's economy were not around decades ago. Similarly, there are many jobs that will exist years down the road that don't currently exist. more »

Tomes: Meeting with CenterPoint Executives

On Tuesday, Sept. 16, State Sen. Jim Tomes (Wadesville) met with senior executives from CenterPoint Energy in Evansville to discuss concerns from area constituents regarding recent utility bill increases. more »

Sen. Alting presents certificates to Delphi American Legion organizations

Sen. Alting presents certificates to Delphi American Legion organizations

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presented the American Legion Harry Bohannon Post 75, the post's American Legion Auxiliary and its Sons of the American Legion with certificates on Friday, Sept. 12 to celebrate the organizations' anniversaries. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Uniting behind our common ideals

When our soldiers are on the battlefield, the politics of the person next to them doesn't matter. more »