News Releases

State Sen. Jean Leising invites constituents to the Franklin 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 17, at the Franklin County Fair. more »

Garten: Senate Republicans' 2023 budget priority to increase pay for Indiana State Police troopers now in effect

A Senate Republican budget priority, spearheaded by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown), to increase the salary and improve the pay matrix for Indiana State Police (ISP) troopers went into effect July 1. more »

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

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) will be available to discuss Indiana's new laws and other topics following the Decatur County Fair Parade, Sunday, July 16, at the Decatur County Fairgrounds. more »

Messmer Report: Celebrating Independence Day

On July 4 every year, Americans celebrate the birth of our country and the freedoms we all hold dear. more »

Statement from Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today in response to the Indiana Supreme Court's decision regarding Members of the Medical Licensing Board of Indiana, et al. v. Planned Parenthood Great Northwest, Hawai'i, Alaska, Indiana, Kentucky, Inc., et al.: more »

Leising congratulates Schmidt Bakery for 60 years of service

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg, right) presents Clem and Bertie Schmidt, the owners of Schmidt Bakery, with a certificate of congratulations on the businesses' 60th anniversary Thursday, June 29. more »

Byrne, Engleman invite constituents to Jacob T. McClanahan road renaming ceremony

Senate Concurrent Resolution 6, authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) and sponsored by State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) during the 2023 legislative session, renames a stretch of State Road 135 in memory of Jacob T. McClanahan. Requested on behalf of the Harrison County community, council and commissioners, the stretch will begin at School Lane and span toward Palmyra. more »

Leising: New laws go into effect July 1

The Indiana General Assembly passed a total of 252 laws during the 2023 legislative session, and a majority of them go into effect July 1. I supported the following bills to help our state become a greater place to live, work and raise a family. more »

RAATZ ROUNDUP: New laws go into effect July 1

The Indiana General Assembly passed a total of 252 laws this year, and many of them go into effect on July 1. I supported the following policies and look forward to seeing their positive impact on our communities. more »

Messmer Report: Teaching the Science of Reading

The ability to read is an important skill for students to have in order to be successful in school and in life. more »