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Statement from State Sen. Ron Alting regarding his efforts to protect homeless Hoosiers:

During the 2025 legislative session, a bill that would criminalize homelessness in Indiana did not progress through the General Assembly. more »

Statement from State Sen. Eric Bassler regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session

With the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session today, I am optimistic that the measures we passed this year will serve Hoosiers well. It was an honor to assist my colleagues in successfully passing a balanced budget that Hoosiers can rely on for the next two years. more »

Bray: Senate Republicans celebrate passage of 2025 agenda focused on property tax reform, lowering health care costs and good-government measures

Indiana Senate Republicans completed the 2025 legislative session today and are celebrating the successful passage of the caucus agenda focused on property tax relief, containing Medicaid costs, lowering health care costs, responsible management of water resources and fiscal integrity. more »

Statement from State Sen. Linda Rogers

State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Vaneta Becker

State Sen. Vaneta Becker (R-Evansville) made the following statement today regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Blake Doriot

State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Buck

State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Jim Tomes

State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from State Sen. Ed Charbonneau

State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) made the following statement regarding the conclusion of the 2025 legislative session: more »

Statement from Sen. Raatz on conclusion of 2025 legislative session

STATEHOUSE (April 25, 2025) – "The General Assembly concluded the 2025 legislative session today, which has been an extremely important one for education in Indiana. Despite receiving a concerning revenue forecast earlier this month predicting a $2.4 billion shortfall, our balanced state budget increases K-12 tuition support over the biennium for all public schools compared to 2025 by $340 million in 2026 and $620 million in 2027. The budget also makes all Indiana students eligible for the Indiana Choice Scholarship in 2027. more »