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Leising: Major federal aid available for flood recovery

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 26, 2026) – The federal government has approved a Major Disaster Declaration for the State of Indiana, which allows federal funds to be used to help communities recover from flooding that impacted Senate District 42, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). Assistance must be requested within 30 days, by Sept. 23. more »

Alting celebrates Tippecanoe County WWII Veteran on his 100th birthday

Alting celebrates Tippecanoe County WWII Veteran on his 100th birthday

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) recently honored World War II veteran Harry Uerkwitz as he celebrated his 100th birthday. more »

Deery: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Spencer Deery. more »

Mishler: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 24, 2026) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2027 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka). more »

Raatz: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Leising: Critical flood recovery resources available

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 21, 2026) – Important resources are available to residents of Franklin and Fayette counties impacted by recent flooding, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Fairness for Hoosier Taxpayers

At a time when many Hoosiers are struggling to afford necessities, it's our responsibility as your representatives in the state legislature to keep taxes low and spend each tax dollar the state receives as efficiently and prudently as possible. more »

Niemeyer: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 20, 2026) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Schmitt: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Deery: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »