News Releases

Crider: Bill to Change Reporting of Human Trafficking Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2018) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) to change how adult human trafficking is reported passed the Senate today by a vote of 49 to 0. more »

Leising: Bill to Expand Dental Hygienists’ Access to Practice Passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2018) – A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand dental hygienists’ access to practice recently passed the Senate by a vote of 49 to 0. more »

Alting: Arni’s Restaurant Participates in Hoosier Hospitality Event at Statehouse

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) welcomed Arni’s co-owner Brad Cohen to the Statehouse Tuesday, Feb. 21. Arni’s Restaurant participated in the Taste of Hoosier Hospitality Luncheon hosted by the Indiana Restaurant and Lodging Association (INRLA). more »

Merritt to Honor Fishers High School Students in the Senate Thursday

State Sen. Jim Merritt (R-Indianapolis) will honor the Fishers High School We the People team with a special resolution Thursday, Feb. 22, at 1:30 p.m. during session. more »

Zakas: St. Joseph High School Baseball Team Honored by General Assembly

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 21, 2018) — The Indiana General Assembly recently honored the St. Joseph High School baseball team with Senate Concurrent Resolution 16, authored by State Sen. Joe Zakas (R-Granger), on their 2017 Indiana High School Athletic Association (IHSAA) Class 3A state championship at Victory Field in Indianapolis on June, 17, 2017. more »

Alting Honors Legendary Sports Writer Jeff Washburn with a Special Resolution in the Senate

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) honored Jeff Washburn, legendary sports writer for the Lafayette Journal and Courier, by presenting a special resolution to his wife and family members last week in the Senate Chamber. more »

Ford: Foster Parent Bill of Rights Bill Passes House

A bill authored by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) that would require the Indiana Department of Child Services (DCS) to enact a foster parent bill of rights passed out of the Indiana House of Representatives by a vote of 94-0. more »

Brown: Bill to Allow Students to Possess Sunscreen at School Passes House

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 20, 2018) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) to allow students to possess and use sunscreen at school without a physician’s note recently passed the House by a vote of 94 to 2. more »

Kruse Receives 2018 Central States Simon Award

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 19, 2018) – State Sen. Dennis Kruse (R-Auburn) was recently named as one of the recipients of the 2018 Central States Simon Award. more »

Sen. Delph: Savannah's Law Passes House Committee 9-0

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2018) — Senate Bill 100, authored by State Sen. Mike Delph (R-Carmel), passed out of the House Committee on Roads and Transportation with a 9-0 vote earlier today. more »