News Releases

Alting: New state budget eliminates textbook fees for Hoosier families

With the passage of the new state budget earlier this year, Indiana became one of more than 40 states in the country to fund the cost of curriculum materials for its students, with an allocation of $160 million to cover these expenses. more »

Ford: National gaming organization looks to develop responsible gambling standards across country

The National Council of Legislators from Gaming States, led by State Sen. Jon Ford (R-Terre Haute), recently approved a resolution that aims to help states establish strong responsible gaming standards across the country. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Ripley County Fair

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics from 7 – 9 p.m., Monday, July 24, at the Ripley County Fair. more »

State Sen. Blake Doriot to serve on 2023 interim study committees

STATEHOUSE (July 18, 2023) — State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) will serve as a member of several study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Ensuring sustainable Medicaid coverage for Hoosiers

Medicaid is the primary federal- and state-funded program providing comprehensive health care coverage to more than one in five low-income Americans nationwide. In fact, as of June 2023, 20% of Indiana's population is covered by Medicaid. more »

Bray appoints senators to study committees

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) today announced study committee assignments for members of the Indiana Senate. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising to vice-chair State Fair Advisory Committee

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will serve as vice-chair of the State Fair Advisory Committee and as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

State Sen. Chris Garten to chair Health Care Oversight Task Force and Government Reform Task Force

State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) will serve as chair of the Health Care Cost Oversight Task Force, Government Reform Task Force and a Sales and Use Tax working group within the State and Local Tax Review Task Force and serve as a member of several other study committees in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »

Messmer Report: Incentivizing Rural Economic Development

For the last decade, Republicans at the Statehouse have worked to make Indiana a business-friendly state. more »

State Sen. Linda Rogers to chair employment and labor study committee

STATEHOUSE (July 13, 2023) — State Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) will serve as chair of the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight in preparation for the 2024 legislative session. more »