News Releases

Gov. Braun signs Garten's bill to lower health care costs

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to improve health care price transparency and accountability was ceremonially signed into law on Wednesday, June 18, by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Alexander: Building a heathier Indiana

Alexander: Building a heathier Indiana

Lowering health care costs and introducing more market-driven influences into the health care space has been a priority for Senate Republicans for years. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Reforming Prior Authorization

When Hoosiers are making important decisions about their medical needs, one of the most important influences should be a licensed medical practitioner — not an employee within a health insurance company. more »

Goode: Vigo County selected for public defender pilot program

Vigo County has been selected by the Indiana Commission on Court Appointed Attorneys as one of 12 counties to participate in a pilot program that will allow its criminal justice system to provide support services for individuals charged with a misdemeanor, State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) said. more »

Gov. Braun signs Garten's Medicaid reform bill

Gov. Braun signs Garten's Medicaid reform bill

A bill authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) to reform the state's Medicaid program was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Koch & Hall: Funds to repair Horsemen's Camp approved by Budget Committee

The State Budget Committee today approved funding that will allow for repairs to be made to Horsemen's Camp in Brown County State Park said State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) and State Rep. Dave Hall (R-Norman). more »

Raatz Roundup: Indiana education continues to shine

A good education is foundational for Hoosiers' success, and it has always been important to Indiana. Education gets the highest share of our state's General Fund dollars at 47%, and we are also constantly looking for ways to address the ever-changing world of education. Our hard work is paying off. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Nominate a Hoosier agriculture leader

The AgriVision Award was established in 2007 as a way to recognize Hoosier farmers and those who work in agriculture for their significant contributions to the industry. more »

Raatz Roundup: A New School Grading System for Indiana

Several weeks ago, I talked about the importance of having a transparent school grading system in Indiana that reflects both on standardized tests and the number of students who graduated with diploma seals. more »

Walker's bill to allow charities to use electronic pull tabs signed into law

State Sen. Kyle Walker (R- Lawrence) joins Gov. Mike Braun and fellow legislators at the Statehouse for the ceremonial bill signing of Senate Enrolled Act 209 Thursday, June 5. more »