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Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Maintaining Indiana's Secure Elections

As Indiana's primary election approaches, it's important for Hoosiers to know that our elections are safe and secure. more »

Goode's bill to help advance Hoosier success at Ivy Tech ceremonially signed by governor

Goode's bill to help advance Hoosier success at Ivy Tech ceremonially signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) that aligns Ivy Tech Community College's programs with the evolving needs of Indiana's economy was ceremonially signed by the governor on Wednesday, April 22. more »

Alting's public safety bill ceremonially signed by the governor

Alting's public safety bill ceremonially signed by the governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that increases public safety around Indiana's bars was ceremonially signed by the governor today more »

Rogers' legislation to simplify pensions processes and address property taxes ceremonially signed by governor

Rogers' legislation to simplify pensions processes and address property taxes ceremonially signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that simplify state pensions processes and address property taxes were ceremonially signed by the governor today. more »

Doriot: Bill to prohibit ranked choice voting signed by governor

Doriot: Bill to prohibit ranked choice voting signed by governor

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that prohibits the use of ranked choice voting was ceremonially signed into law by Gov. Mike Braun today. more »

Charbonneau legislation addressing health care and child care ceremonially signed

Charbonneau legislation addressing health care and child care ceremonially signed

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2026) — Two bills authored by State Sen. Ed Charbonneau (R-Valparaiso) supporting mental health care and child care and expanding oversight for drug compounding were ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Rural Health Care

As someone who has lived in rural Indiana all of my life, I have seen firsthand the issues many of my family, friends and neighbors experience when trying to access health care. more »

Statement from State Sen. Jean Leising on Whitewater Canal Historic Site

STATEHOUSE (April 16, 2026) – "I am pleased to see the Whitewater Canal State Historic Site receive over $14 million in combined funding approved by the Indiana State Budget Committee to repair and rehabilitate the area. more »

Statement from State Sen. Ryan Mishler

State Sen. Ryan Mishler (R-Mishawaka), chair of the State Budget Committee and Senate Committee on Appropriations, made the following statement on the approval of $200 million to support child care access in Indiana: more »

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

Alting, INDOT discuss State Road 225 bridge rehabilitation

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) and officials from the Indiana Department of Transportation met Tuesday, April 14, to discuss a rehabilitation project for the State Road 225 bridge over the Wabash River in Tippecanoe County. more »