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Messmer Report: Protecting Hoosiers' health data

Most Hoosiers get their health insurance through employer-sponsored plans. more »

Garten: Indiana receives national attention for divesting pension funds from China and protecting Hoosiers' hard-earned dollars

STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2024) — Last week, Politico published an article highlighting a 2023 lawauthored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) that requires the divestment of Hoosier pension funds from entities controlled by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and prevents any future investment in those entities. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Ensuring our universities serve Hoosiers

Education is one of our most vital resources, and our universities need to be protected from foreign adversaries. Unfortunately, it is becoming increasingly common for our foreign adversaries to try to take advantage of their financial relationships with our educational institutions hoping to influence what they are teaching the next generation. To address that, I sponsored House Enrolled Act 1179 to require state institutions of higher education to disclose gifts from and contracts with foreign entities, since transparency is the first step to ensuring our educational institutions continue to serve the people of Indiana. more »

State Sen. Eric Koch reappointed to Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council before 2025 session

STATEHOUSE (July 30, 2024) – State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Indiana Geological and Water Survey Advisory Council (GWSAC) by Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville). more »

Goode presents flag to Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau

Goode presents flag to Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau

Goode presents flag to Alpha Omega Chapter of Delta Theta Tau more »

Messmer Report: Streamlining Indiana's Open Door Laws

When legal opinions are written and decisions are made in Indiana, the basis of those decisions should be how the law is written, while using valid court opinions to fill in any gaps. more »

Niemeyer: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

STATEHOUSE (July 25, 2024) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Rick Niemeyer (R-Lowell). more »

Leising: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid internships for 2025 session

STATEHOUSE (July 24, 2024) — The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg). more »

Bassler: 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 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Eric Bassler (R-Washington). more »

Statement from State Sen. Greg Goode on the passing of Sheriff John Plasse

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) made the following statement today in response to the passing of Vigo County Sheriff John Plasse. more »