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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Recognizing the threat of our federal debt

In recent decades, Indiana has maintained a strong fiscal footing after years of conservative leadership that has passed balanced budgets, paid down our state's debt and cut taxes. more »

Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement today on the House Committee on Ways and Means passage of Senate Bill 27: more »

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

Alting brings a resolution honoring Abby Williams and Libby German

A resolution authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) honoring the lives and legacies of Abigail "Abby" Williams and Liberty "Libby" German passed the Senate today. more »

Leising presents resolution honoring FFA

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) presents a resolution honoring the National FFA organization and the Indiana FFA Association on Feb. 17. more »

Koch's constitutional amendment heads to voters

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2026) — A resolution authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) seeking to amend the Indiana Constitution to let judges deny bail to those deemed a substantial threat to public safety passed out of the House of Representatives today. more »

Sen. Goode recognizes National Engineers Week

Sen. Goode recognizes National Engineers Week

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) is recognizing National Engineers Week, which is scheduled to take place from Feb. 22 – 28 this year. more »

Dernulc's bill expanding alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 16, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) that would expand alcohol permits in specific areas of Indiana passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support today. more »

Koch meets with local airport leaders

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford, left) meets with airport leaders Colin Smith (center) and Brian Thompson (right) from Freeman Municipal Airport last week for Indiana Aviation Legislative Day. more »

Leising: Three bills head to governor

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 12, 2026) — Three bills authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) passed out of the House of Representatives Tuesday. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Supporting Indiana's defense sector

House Bill 1268 would add the Adjutant General of the Indiana National Guard, or his designee, as a member of the Indiana Defense Task Force. more »