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Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans

Alting presents Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) presented Sagamore of the Wabash awards to World War II veterans Bill J. Crane and James "Red" Winget to honor their service to the country Thursday evening. more »

Messmer's bill requiring automotive training course signed by governor

Messmer's bill requiring automotive training course signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that requires a training course applicants for a used car dealer license must complete to sell used cars in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Alting's bill allowing collaboration between craft breweries signed by governor

Alting's bill allowing collaboration between craft breweries signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) revolutionizing Indiana's brewing industry was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising co-chairs 2024 Rural Caucus meeting at Indiana State Fairgrounds

STATEHOUSE (Aug. 15, 2024) – State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) co-chaired the 2024 Rural Caucus meeting in the Normandy Barn at the Indiana State Fair Wednesday, Aug. 14. more »

Goode: Glas-Col honored with Half Century Award at Statehouse

Wabash Valley-based Glas-Col, LLC was honored with the Governor's Half Century Award at the Statehouse today, said State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute). more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Restoring the balance of power

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many major decisions impacting the lives of Hoosiers were being made by the state executive branch with little or no input from legislators or the judicial branch. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Giving back to military veterans

Indiana has many resources and services available for Hoosier military veterans. However, it can often be difficult to navigate the system and know what is available. For that reason, I co-authored Senate Enrolled Act 15 this session. more »

Alting to present Sagamore of the Wabash to World War II veterans

Alting to present Sagamore of the Wabash to World War II veterans more »

Messmer Report: Updating Indiana's wetland regulations

After a 2023 U.S. Supreme Court ruling struck down a federal government policy that had expanded the federal government's jurisdiction over wetlands, many more properties instead became subject to state regulation. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: Helping students pay attention this school year

As schools across the state are coming back in session, it is important to make sure students are equipped to use their time in class as wisely as possible. Cellular devices can be distracting for anyone, especially students learning fundamental skills. That is why I authored Senate Enrolled Act 185 this year, which requires each Indiana school to implement a cellular device policy that limits their use during instructional time with some exceptions. more »