News Releases

Senate Republicans announce leadership team for 124th General Assembly

The Indiana Senate Majority Caucus met today in Indianapolis to elect its leadership team for the 124th General Assembly. more »

Raatz Roundup: Indiana's Average Teacher pay surpasses $60K

Indiana's Average Teacher Pay Surpasses $60K more »

Crider to be honored with 2024 Faces of Hope Award

STATEHOUSE (Oct. 29, 2024) — On Nov. 14 at the annual Rise & Shine for Hope breakfast fundraiser, the Hope Academy will honor State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) as the 2024 Faces of Hope Award recipient. Crider will also deliver a keynote speech to those in attendance. more »

Leising: South Ripley High School students visit Statehouse

SOUTH RIPLEY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS VISIT STATEHOUSE: South Ripley High School seniors visit the Statehouse Friday, Oct. 18. During their tour, the students learned about State Sen. Jean Leising's (R-Oldenburg) role as a state senator and Indiana's state government. more »

Sen. Goode presents Norman Lowery with Sagamore of the Wabash

Sen. Goode presents Norman Lowery with Sagamore of the Wabash

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute, right) presents Norman Lowery with a Sagamore of the Wabash Wednesday, Oct. 23. more »

Sen. Deery Welcomes Montezuma Elementary Students to the Statehouse

Sen. Deery Welcomes Montezuma Elementary Students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) meets with fourth grade students from Montezuma Elementary School. more »

State Sen. Jean Leising requests public comment at State Fair Advisory Committee

State Sen. Jean Leising requests public comment at State Fair Advisory Committee more »

Schmitt: Indiana Senate Republicans offering paid spring internships

The Indiana Senate Republican Caucus is offering paid spring-semester internships in its communications, information technology, legal, legislative, page and policy offices during the 2025 session of the Indiana General Assembly, said State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper). more »

State Sen. Greg Goode to Host Free-Speech Event Featuring Rich Lowry

State Sen. Greg Goode (R-Terre Haute) will host a free-speech event at the Terre Haute Convention Center Thursday, Nov 21. more »

Raatz Roundup: Second draft of new diploma requirements finalized, seeking feedback

During the 2023 session of the General Assembly, I sponsored a law that directed the Indiana State Board of Education to create new high school diploma requirements. In August, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE) presented a revised proposal, which was published last week and takes into account previous feedback. IDOE is now seeking additional feedback from Hoosiers on this updated proposal. more »