This Labor Day, we celebrate the people who keep America moving. more »
These days, many constituents reach out to me to discuss affordability. Healthcare is too expensive. Homeownership is becoming a dream. Childcare is cost prohibitive. These issues, along with high property taxes and assessments, are causing real economic hardship for hard-working Hoosiers. more »
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 2, 2026) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) participated in the second meeting of the newly created Agricultural Promotion and Regulation Task Force today. more »
STATEHOUSE (Sept. 1, 2026) – INvestEd will be visiting local schools in Senate District 42 this week to meet with families about paying for college, said State. Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »
In Indiana, keeping Hoosier kids safe online is one of our top priorities. more »
Literacy is, without question, a crucial skill necessary to succeed in life. That’s why I’m so pleased to report that 92% of students in Senate District 48 are proficient in reading by third grade – outpacing the state average of 89%. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 27, 2026) — Indiana University-South Bend and the University of Notre Dame hosted the State Budget Committee for tours of regional economic development projects on Aug. 26 and for a business meeting on Aug. 27. State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka) is the chair of State Budget Committee and State Sen. David Niezgodski (D- South Bend) is a member of the committee. more »
STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – The federal government has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Indiana, which allows federal funds to be used to help communities recover from flooding that impacted Senate District 42, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). Assistance must be requested within 30 days, by Sept. 23. more »
State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) recently honored World War II veteran Harry Uerkwitz as he celebrated his 100th birthday. more »
The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Spencer Deery. more »
