News Releases

Rogers: Applications open for K-12 Robotics Competition Grant

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 15, 2023) — The Indiana Department of Education is accepting applications for the K-12 Robotics Competition Grant, said State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger). more »

Messmer Report: Celebrating the U.S. Constitution

The United States Constitution protects the rights of our citizens from a variety of encroachments. more »

State Sen. Jon Ford to resign from Senate

State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute) today announced he will resign from his seat in the Indiana Senate effective Oct. 16, 2023 in order to pursue new professional endeavors. Ford has served in the Senate since 2014. more »

Leising co-chairs Drainage Task Force meeting

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chairs the first Drainage Task Force meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14. more »

Koch chairs energy, utilities and telecommunications study committee

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairs the first Interim Study Committee on Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications meeting of 2023 at the Statehouse Thursday, Sept. 14, to prepare for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Buchanan: Pension management oversight committee to hold first meeting of 2023

The Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight will hold its first meeting of 2023 in the Senate Chamber at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, said State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon), chair of the committee. more »

Leising serves on first Land Use Task Force meeting

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) serves as a member of the first Land Use Task Force meeting at the Statehouse Friday, Sept. 8. more »

Bohacek: Ensuring health care coverage for vulnerable Hoosiers

As a state senator and a member of the Individuals with Intellectual and Other Development Disabilities Task Force and the Senate Committee on Health and Provider Services, I am dedicated to ensuring that all Hoosiers receive proper health care coverage for necessary services. more »

Messmer Report: Standards for delivery services

House Enrolled Act 1125, which the General Assembly passed during the 2023 legislative session, increases minimum insurance coverage requirements for damaged property caused by someone driving for food delivery services from $25,000 to $50,000 per incident starting on July 1, 2024. more »

Zay: City of Huntington receives $600,000 grant for flood reduction

STATEHOUSE (Sept. 5, 2023) — The City of Huntington will receive a $600,000 grant through the Stormwater Improvement Program, said State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington). more »