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Rogers' legislation to simplify pensions processes and address property taxes ceremonially signed by governor

Rogers' legislation to simplify pensions processes and address property taxes ceremonially signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that simplify state pensions processes and address property taxes were ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »

Doriot: Bill to prohibit ranked choice voting signed by governor

Doriot: Bill to prohibit ranked choice voting signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that prohibits the use of ranked choice voting was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today. more »

Charbonneau legislation addressing health care and child care ceremonially signed

Charbonneau legislation addressing health care and child care ceremonially signed

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) supporting mental health care and child care and expanding oversight for drug compounding were ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Rural Health Care

As someone who has lived in rural Indiana all of my life, I have seen firsthand the issues many of my family, friends and neighbors experience when trying to access health care. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising on Whitewater Canal Historic Site

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – "I am pleased to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site receive over $14 million in combined funding approved by the Indiana State Budget Committee to repair and rehabilitate the area. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the State Budget Committee and Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement on the approval of $200 million to support child care access in Indiana: more »

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation met Tuesday, April 14, to discuss a rehabilitation project for the State Road 225 bridge over the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County. more »

Donato’s bill providing jury duty exemption for breastfeeding mothers ceremonially signed into law

A bill authored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that provides a jury duty exemption for breastfeeding mothers was ceremonially signed into law April 14 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Donato’s bill to better protect Hoosier children ceremonially signed into law

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Stacey A. Donato (R-Logansport) that aims to better protect Hoosier children was ceremonially signed into law April 14 by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Statement from State Sen. Greg Walker

State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) issued the following statement today regarding the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) voucher funding announcement: more »