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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Working for you at the Statehouse

As many local residents know, in September I was sworn in as Senate District 48's state senator more »

Buchanan: Senate working to lower property taxes

The Indiana Senate is working on several bills that would lower Hoosiers' property taxes, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon). more »

Walker, Pol, industry experts discuss child care legislation

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 16, 2025) — Today, State Sens. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) and Rodney Pol Jr. (D-Chesterton) joined industry experts to highlight legislation to support families. more »

Deery: Bill addressing teaching shortage, bullying heard in committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would make it easier for science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) graduates to earn teaching licenses was heard in the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development today. more »

Koch authors bill to protect Hoosier water supply

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 14, 2025) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) is authoring a Senate Republican agenda bill to protect Indiana's water resources. It was unveiled during a press conference last Wednesday led by the Indiana Senate Republican Caucus leadership reviewing their caucus's priorities for the 2025 legislative session. more »

Goode attends first education committee as ranking member

Goode attends first education committee as ranking member

Goode attends first education committee as ranking member more »

Alting: Bill to expand Indiana Lifeline Law passes committee

A bill filed by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would expand Indiana's lifeline law unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law today. more »

Byrne files education transparency bill

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) recently introduced a bill to make instructional and training materials used by public institutions dealing with nondiscrimination, diversity, equity, inclusion, race, ethnicity, sex and bias easily reviewable by the general public. more »

Deery: Bill protecting rivers and streams from overfishing passes committee

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would protect rivers and streams from destructive net fishing practices stemming from failed federal immigration policies passed the Senate Committee on Natural Resources today with bipartisan support. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today following Gov. Mike Braun's inauguration ceremony. more »