News Releases

Senate Republicans to Detail 2018 Legislative Agenda

Members of the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus will announce their 2018 legislative agenda Monday, Jan. 8 at 10:30 a.m. in the Senate Chamber. more »

Sen. Delph to Return to Senate, Concludes Service in Puerto Rico

In a letter released today, State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel) announced he will return home from his service with the U.S. Army in Puerto Rico today, Jan. 4 and remain on active duty until Jan. 8. Sen. Delph expects to return to his service in the Senate Tuesday, Jan. 9. more »

Holdman Files Bill to Expand Baby Box Program

State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) today announced the introduction of Senate Bill 123, which would expand the availability of newborn safety incubators, commonly referred to as “baby boxes.” more »

Head Files Bill to Ease Licensing Requirements for Clinicians

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 3, 2018) – State Sen. Randy Head (R-Logansport) recently filed a bill that would make it easier for clinicians serving families to obtain a license. more »

Senator Ford Authors Bill for Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension Fund

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) announced he has authored a bill that would reduce the age from 52 to 50 at which a member of the 1977 Police Officers’ and Firefighters’ Pension and Disability Fund is eligible to receive full retirement benefits. more »

Long Makes Additional Leadership, Committee Appointments

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced additional changes to Senate Republican leadership and committee assignments triggered by the retirement of Sen. Brandt Hershman. more »

Perfect Named Chair of Insurance and Financial Institutions Committee

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today named State Sen. Chip Perfect (R-Lawrenceburg) chairman of the Senate Committee on Insurance and Financial Institutions. more »

Holdman Named Chair of Tax and Fiscal Policy Committee

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today named State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) chairman of the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy. more »

State Sen. Rodric Bray Named Senate Majority Floor Leader

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today named State Sen. Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) Majority Floor Leader of the Senate Majority Caucus. more »

Long Makes Leadership, Committee Chair Appointments

Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne) today announced several changes in Senate leadership as a result of the retirement of Senate Majority Floor Leader Brandt Hershman (R-Buck Creek). more »