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Maxwell files bill for the 2024 legislative session

Maxwell files bill for the 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guilford) files his first bill as state senator of Senate District 43 for the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Monday, Jan. 8. more »

Statement from Senate Pro Tem Rodric Bray following Gov. Holcomb's 2024 agenda:

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 8, 2024) – “Senate Republicans share several of the governor’s priorities like expanding access to child care and supporting our students – especially as it pertains to ensuring our third graders have the foundational reading skills they need to be successful as they progress in school. We look forward to another productive legislative session working on behalf of Hoosiers alongside the governor and our colleagues in the House, and we are excited to share the details of our Senate Republican legislative agenda later this week.” more »

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION

CARRASCO FILES BILL FOR THE 2024 LEGISLATIVE SESSION: State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) files a bill to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Wednesday, Jan. 3. The bill will help facilitate speedy access to resources in response to emergencies and disasters. more »

Zay applauds Indiana's progress in the fight against the opioid epidemic

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 5, 2024) — Indiana has made significant progress in the fight against opioid abuse and misuse, most recently reporting a 5% decline in opioid overdose deaths in 2022 and a 29% decrease in opioid prescriptions dispensed by pharmacies over the last six years, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »

Messmer Report: Senate Republicans to focus on literacy, workforce development

This year, Senate Republicans will focus on literacy and workforce development so more Hoosiers have a chance to succeed. more »

Alting files bills for 2024 legislative session

Alting files bills for 2024 legislative session

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) files bills to be considered during the 2024 legislative session at the Statehouse Tuesday, Jan. 2. The Indiana General Assembly will reconvene for a short session on Jan. 8. more »

Messmer Report: Ensuring used car dealers understand state law

With the start of the 2024 legislative session quickly approaching, legislators are working to file bills to update Indiana's laws. more »

Leising: Growing Indiana's agriculture community

Agriculture continues to be a necessary source for our state's and communities' development, contributing an estimated $35.1 billion to Indiana's economy each year. more »

Zay: Local towns receive $80,000 in Federal Planning Grants

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 22, 2023) – The Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs announced two communities in Senate District 17 will collectively receive $80,000 in Planning Grants through the Community Development Block Grant Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »