A comprehensive reform package authored by Senate Majority Floor Leader Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to aggressively combat waste, fraud, and abuse in Indiana’s welfare system passed the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 38-8. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat to public safety passed out of the Indiana Senate today. more »
Two election transparency bills authored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt passed the Senate Thursday, Jan. 22. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of northwest Indiana passed the Senate Committee on Public Policy unanimously this week. more »
Jan. 21, 2026 - In Indiana, we strive for fair and honest elections that reflect what the majority want. more »
State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) was presented with the Coalition of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Indiana Legislator of the Year on Tuesday, Jan. 20. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 21, 2026) — Language authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would establish a rounding requirement for Indiana cash transactions passed the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy with bipartisan support yesterday. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand efforts to prevent human trafficking and child grooming passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law unanimously today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Jan. 20, 2026) — Senate Republicans voted in favor of implementing tax cuts for working Hoosiers today, said Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »
One of the most important things our state should do is ensure that those truly in need of welfare are receiving the resources they need. more »
