News Releases

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Cutting red tape for Hoosier farmers

Each family farm in Indiana is unique, and I believe allowing farms to operate without large government bureaucracies benefits these families, our communities and the entire state. more »

Raatz Roundup: Helping Indiana Farmers

Indiana's history and economy is built on agriculture. From the first settlers in the area to Indiana as we know it today, we have always been a farming state. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray Regarding Gov. Braun's Extension of the Suspension of Indiana's Sales Tax and Excise Tax on Gas

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Braun's extension of the suspension of Indiana's sales tax and excise tax on gas: more »

Byrne: Bill to crack down on illegal immigration signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that fights illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today. more »

Brown's bill to crack down on illegal immigration ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) to crack down on illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Koch: Immigration enforcement bill signed into law

STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that addresses illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Protecting Hoosier children from addictive social media

With electronic devices and social media now part of our daily lives, I believe it's important for big tech companies to ensure children are safe from addictive features on their websites and apps. more »

Raatz Roundup: A-F School Grade System Ready to Go

Over the past year, the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana State Board of Education have been working to create a new system to grade schools that embodies and communicates to the public how a school performs in the many areas essential to student success. more »

Doriot: Bill to update motor vehicle manufacturing towing requirements ceremonially signed

Doriot: Bill to update motor vehicle manufacturing towing requirements ceremonially signed

STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that updates requirements for the towing of motor vehicles in the manufacturing process was ceremonially signed into law by the governor at the annual RV Power Breakfast in Elkhart on Thursday, May 21. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving high school equivalency offerings

As a member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I've discussed several bills during my time in the Senate aimed at ensuring Hoosier students and adults get the education they need for the career path they want to pursue for a successful future. more »