News Releases

Garten Announces Candidacy for Indiana Senate President Pro Tempore and Intent to Appoint Koch as Majority Floor Leader

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 3, 2026) – State Senator Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) announced today his candidacy for President Pro Tempore of the Indiana State Senate, pledging decisive leadership and unapologetic conservatism. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Celebrating Our State

It's that time of year when our state celebrates its heritage at the Indiana State Fair. more »

Bray announces he will not seek re-election as Senate President Pro Tem in November

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2026) – Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) announced today he does not intend to seek re-election as Senate President Pro Tempore in November. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Alexander

State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement following the news of the death of Lynn Town Marshal Bradley Fisher: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Strengthening Ivy Tech's mission

With campuses across Indiana, Ivy Tech helps thousands of Hoosiers each year obtain an associate's degree, certificate, take training courses and more. more »

Garten: Communities in Senate District 45 receive more than $1.6 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 45 will receive more than $1.6 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown). more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: State Launches Agriculture Cost-Share Program

As someone who represents a rural area, I know how important it is for farmers to be responsible stewards of their land. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement today following the 2026 fiscal closeout: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Studying government responsiveness

Whether it's the local, state or federal level, I have always believed Hoosiers deserve a government that works for them and is responsive to their needs. more »

Buck: Communities in Senate District 21 receive nearly $5.3 million in road-funding grants

Communities in Senate District 21 will receive nearly $5.3 million to improve roads and bridges through the Community Crossings Matching Grant Program (CCMG), said State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo). more »