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Leising presents resolution honoring Indiana FFA

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents a resolution on Thursday, Feb. 13 recognizing the National FFA Organization and the Indiana FFA Association for their work advancing agricultural education in Indiana and across the country. As chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Leising is tasked with crafting legislation to support Indiana's multibillion dollar agriculture industry, and is grateful for organizations like the FFA for training the next generation of farmers and community leaders in Indiana. more »

Dernulc: Bill to provide more transparency in the election process passes Senate

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would provide more transparency in the election process passed the Senate unanimously today. more »

Lake Central High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2025) – Pia Lopez is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland). more »

Mt. Vernon High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2025) – Caden Wildey is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield). more »

Columbus Signature Academy New Tech High School graduate gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 17, 2025) – Emery Todd is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R- Columbus). more »

Sen. Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash to Jerry Hoover

Sen. Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash to Jerry Hoover

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette, left) presents Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame member and longtime basketball coach Jerry Hoover with a Sagamore of the Wabash at Delphi High School on Saturday, Feb. 15. more »

Buck: Purdue University student gains experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – Kishan Gorur is serving as an intern for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo). more »

Alexander: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – Two local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie). more »

Tomes: Local students gain experience at Indiana Statehouse

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 14, 2025) – Two local college students are serving as interns for the Indiana Senate Majority Caucus during the 2025 legislative session, said State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Ensuring government efficiency in Indiana

In recent decades, Indiana has been known as one of the most fiscally responsible states in the nation. However, we can always look for ways to improve our government efficiency and accountability. more »