News Releases

Statement from State Sen. Eric Koch on House Bill 1333

State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) chairman of the Senate Committee on Utilities, to which House Bill 1333 has been assigned, issued the following statement more »

Schmitt: Resolution honoring Sergeant Heather J. Glenn passes Senate

A resolution sponsored by State Sen. Daryl Schmitt (R-Jasper) to honor Sergeant Heather Glenn unanimously passed the Senate on Thursday, Feb. 5. more »

Leising: Veterinary bill passes out of House committee

STATEHOUSE (Feb. 5, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to expand the pool of veterinarians and veterinary technicians in Indiana passed out of the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development today with unanimous support. more »

Alting's bill championing no tax on tips, no tax on overtime passes Senate

A bill co-authored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would couple Indiana's tax code to the federal tax code regarding no tax on tips and no tax on overtime passed the Senate on Wednesday, Jan. 28 with bipartisan support by a vote of 47-1. more »

Walker: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session, said State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus). more »

Statement from Sen. Jeff Raatz on Senate Bill 199

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) – "At this point in time, the provision in Senate Bill 199 regarding restricting social media use for minors is no longer moving forward. more »

Dernulc: Senate marks the halfway point of session

STATEHOUSE (Jan. 30, 2026) — The Indiana Senate recently completed the first half of the 2026 legislative session. more »

Raatz Roundup: Promoting Community Organizations in Schools

Being a good citizen is vital for our local communities. It is what brings people together and creates a well-functioning society, which is what we need. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Improving Public Safety in Indiana

In recent years, we've seen too many stories about dangerous repeat criminals who were arrested but let out of jail on little or no bail, only to hurt more innocent people. more »

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Buchanan's workforce development, pharmacist licensing bills pass Senate

Two bills authored by State Sen. Brian Buchanan (R-Lebanon) unanimously passed the Senate this week. more »