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Buchanan: Bill protecting children passes Senate

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) that would protect children in schools passed the Senate 46-1 Monday with bipartisan support. more »

Koch resolution honoring fallen French Lick police chief passes committee

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to honor fallen French Lick Police Chief Vern Ervin passed unanimously out of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation Tuesday, April 1. more »

Alting: Resolution honoring Deputy Sheriff Noah Rainey passes committee

Alting: Resolution honoring Deputy Sheriff Noah Rainey passes committee

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that urges the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) to rename a portion of a state highway in Carroll County the Deputy Sheriff Noah C. Rainey Memorial Road unanimously passed the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Transportation today. more »

Deery: Bill to empower schools to increase pay for high-need teachers heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) to provide schools with new tools to better compensate teachers in high-need areas is heading to the governor's desk for final review. more »

Dernulc: Bill to amend requirements for PTABOA members passes House

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would amend the requirements for Property Tax Assessment Board of Appeals (PTABOA) members passed the House of Representatives unanimously today. more »

Garten honors ILYAC for civic engagement efforts

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) authored a resolution to thank the Indiana Legislative Youth Advisory Council for their service to Indiana and for providing young Hoosiers a firsthand lesson in civic engagement. more »

The Raatz Roundup: An update on the legislative session

The Indiana General Assembly is less than a month away from the end of the 2025 legislative session. This means the Senate is now reviewing bills that have passed the House of Representatives. more »

Maxwell: IU Southeast students promote impressive research

State Sen. Randy Maxwell (R-Guiliford) made the following statement following the Indiana Regionals at the Rotunda event at the Statehouse this week more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Creating easy access to agricultural resources

It's no secret that in southwest Indiana, many people make their living in the agricultural industry. In fact, when I'm not working in the legislature, my primary job is farming. more »

Leising: Senate passes lab grown meat and horse dentistry bills

Two bills sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed the Senate and will now return to the House of Representatives for further consideration. more »