News Releases

Raatz Roundup: Ensuring Fair Elections

In the United States, it is important to ensure we maintain free and fair elections so the voices of the people can be heard. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Fighting for Hoosier veterans

Hoosier veterans put their lives on the line to protect their family, friends and neighbors. That's why this year I was proud to support House Enrolled Act 1210, which provides a 100% deduction for homestead property taxes for our state's totally disabled veterans. more »

Koch named to Indiana Rural Health Transformation Program Committee

STATEHOUSE (March 19, 2026) — State Senator Eric Koch (R-Bedford) has been appointed to the Region 7 Advisory Committee for the Rural Health Transformation Program. more »

Statement from State Sen. Aaron Freeman

State Sen. Aaron Freeman (R-Indianapolis) made the following statement regarding BlackRock, EQT, CalPERS and the Qatari Investment Authority acquisition of AES: more »

Alting's bill banning dangerous Chinese-produced vaping products signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that bans vaping products manufactured in foreign adversarial nations like China from being sold in Indiana was signed by Gov. Mike Braun on Thursday, March 12. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Fighting welfare waste, fraud and abuse

Senate Enrolled Act 1 continues the state's past efforts to improve the integrity of Indiana's welfare programs so they remain in place for Hoosiers who need the help the most. After all, every dollar given to someone fraudulently is a dollar taken away from someone who actually really needs it more »

Sen. Buck welcomes local students to Statehouse as Senate pages

State Sen. Jim Buck (R-Kokomo) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages. more »

Holdman builds on strong tax cut record to help Hoosiers save money

STATEHOUSE (March 11, 2026) — Senate Republicans have supported the passage of several laws championed by State Sen. Travis Holdman (R-Markle) in recent years that provide significant tax cuts for Hoosiers. more »

Sen. Schmitt addresses misconceptions about military police legislation

State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) is addressing misconceptions about House Enrolled Act 1343, a new law that ensures Indiana National Guard members who are deployed to assist local police are properly trained. more »

Alting: Supporting Hoosier Veterans

Veterans have sacrificed so much to protect our freedoms and strengthen our communities since the creation of our nation more »