News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Rick Niemeyer

State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell) is calling on Gov. Braun to temporarily suspend tax on gas to help provide relief for Hoosiers and made the following statement today: more »

Statement: Sen. Alting urges Gov. Braun to temporarily suspend tax on gas

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) is urging Gov. Braun to temporarily suspend tax on gas to help provide relief for Hoosiers and made the following statement today: more »

Holdman calls on Gov. Braun to suspend tax on gas

STATEHOUSE (April 8, 2026) — State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle), chair of the Senate Committee on Tax and Fiscal Policy, is calling on Gov. Mike Braun to temporarily suspend the state's tax on gas to provide relief for Hoosiers. Nine other Senate Republicans are also throwing their support behind the effort, citing the need for relief for Hoosiers. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Planting season is getting underway in Indiana

As the nation's seventh largest agricultural exporter, thousands of Hoosier farmers will soon be traveling along Indiana's roadways in heavy farm equipment, often at significantly slower speeds than a normal speed limit. more »

Koch attains 100% voting record in Senate

STATEHOUSE (April 1, 2026) — State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) attained a perfect 100% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. The 100% record reflects Koch's attendance during session, never missing a vote taken on the Senate floor. more »

Byrne achieves 100% voting record in Senate

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) — State Senator Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) achieved a perfect 100% voting record for the 2026 legislative session. The 100% record reflects Byrne's attendance during session, never missing a vote taken on the Senate floor. more »

Freeman encourages locals to attend energy affordability listening sessions

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) —State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) encourages residents of Senate District 32 to attend one of 10 state-wide listening sessions hosted by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to share the impacts of energy prices. more »

Carrasco encourages locals to attend energy affordability listening sessions

STATEHOUSE (March 31, 2026) —State Sen. Cyndi Carrasco (R-Indianapolis) encourages residents of Senate District 36 to attend one of 10 state-wide listening sessions hosted by the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission to share the impacts of energy prices. more »

Alting presented Richard G. Lugar Award by IHSAA

Alting presented Richard G. Lugar Award by IHSAA

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) was presented the Richard G. Lugar Award for Distinguished Service by the Indiana High School Athletic Association during the Boys Basketball State Finals on Saturday, March 28. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Investigating increasing utility costs

On March 24, the Indiana Utility Regulatory Commission led an inquiry into energy affordability and questioned the five largest investor-owned electricity service providers in Indiana. more »