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Messmer: Bill establishing military impact zones signed by governor

Messmer: Bill establishing military impact zones signed by governor

A bill authored by State Sen. Mark Messmer (R-Jasper) that will update zoning districts around military properties in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Messmer Report: Regulating third-party food delivery services

In recent years, third-party food delivery services like Door Dash and Uber Eats have become a popular and convenient way for people to order food from a restaurant, especially when Indiana restaurants were forced to switch from in-person dining to take-out and delivery options. more »

Crider's bill to build a better mental-health care system signed into law

Crider's bill to build a better mental-health care system signed into law

STATEHOUSE (May 16, 2023) — A Senate Republican Caucus priority bill authored by State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) that will improve access to mental-health care for Hoosiers was ceremonially signed into law today at the Indiana Roundtable on Mental Health Summit. more »

Messmer Report: Recognizing and preventing human trafficking

With the arrival of May, thousands of visitors will be traveling to the state throughout the summer months. more »

Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse

Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Rossville Elementary students to the Statehouse more »

Koch presents road funding grant to Orange County commissioners

State Sen. Eric Koch joins Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Michael Smith in presenting a Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) of $1 million to Orange County Commissioners President Richard Dixon. more »

Koch presents road funding grant to the City of Bedford

State Sen. Eric Koch joins Gov. Eric Holcomb and Indiana Department of Transportation Commissioner Michael Smith in presenting a Community Crossings Matching Grant (CCMG) of $452,773.55 to the City of Bedford Street Commissioner David Finn. more »

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse

Sen. Buchanan welcomes Lebanon Central Elementary students to the statehouse more »

Leising: Bill tracking cursive writing education in Indiana schools signed into law

A bill authored by State. Sen Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that will track how many Indiana students are being taught cursive writing was signed into law by the governor yesterday. more »

Messmer Report: Passing another balanced budget

The Indiana General Assembly recently passed the new two-year budget, which continues the state's track record of fiscally conservative management of Indiana's resources. more »