State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) was reappointed to the Interim Study Committee on Courts and the Judiciary in preparation for the 2026 legislative session. more »
Indiana recently received a tremendous honor for our work supporting our students and schools. The state was awarded the 2025 Frank Newman Award for State Innovation by the Education Commission of the States in recognition of the significant work we have done to increase our literacy rates and developing the Indiana Graduates Prepared to Succeed dashboard. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that establishes a pilot program to develop small modular reactors was ceremonially signed into law by the governor. more »
State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) today welcomed the United States Department of Agriculture regional hub to Indianapolis after U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced the USDA would move its major operations from Washington, D.C. to five regional hub locations to bring the department closer to its consumers. more »
Hoosiers deserve to have access to a reliable and affordable energy grid, and this year I sponsored legislation that aims to maintain our state's energy capacity while incentivizing the creation of new energy sources to meet the growing demand. more »
State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) was presented with the Indiana Community Action Poverty Institute's Champion of Economic Opportunity Award today in French Lick. more »
A bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that encourages utility companies to use advanced electric transmission technology was ceremonially signed into law by the governor. more »
It is imperative that Hoosiers have access to the best quality health insurance available. When they are making decisions about their medical needs, one of the most important influences should be a licensed medical practitioner – not an employee working for an insurance company. more »
A law authored by State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) during the 2024 legislative session is starting to positively impact the state by reverting more than $40 million of previously unused money back to Indiana's General Fund. more »
Senate Enrolled Act 146 raises the salary for a first-year teacher in Indiana from $40,000 to $45,000 per year. more »
