News Releases

Deery: Bill addressing teaching shortage, bullying heads to governor's desk

Another education reform bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) is headed to the governor's desk. Senate Enrolled Act 255 aims to get more qualified science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teachers into the classroom and to ensure the parents of students involved in bullying incidents are quickly notified. more »

Rogers: Bill to increase teacher compensation heads to governor

A bill authored by Sen. Linda Rogers (R-Granger) that would increase the minimum salary for teachers and help hire educators in high-need areas passed the Senate Wednesday, April 23. more »

Zay: Casino relocation study bill heads to governor's desk

STATEHOUSE (April 23, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Andy Zay (R-Huntington) that would study regions in Indiana that could benefit most from a casino passed the Senate today with bipartisan support. more »

Alting: Bill to outlaw lottery courier services in Indiana goes to the governor's desk

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) that would outlaw lottery courier services in Indiana passed the Senate by a vote of 42-7 on Tuesday, April 22. more »

Koch legislation to protect Indiana's water signed by governor

A Senate Republican priority bill authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) to protect Indiana's water resources passed the General Assembly and was signed by Gov. Braun on April 22. more »

Sen. Leising welcomes local students to Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »

Deery: Bill to expand emergency medical transportation heads to governor's desk

A bill authored by State Sen. Spencer Deery (R-West Lafayette) that would allow emergency responders to transport patients to more options than an emergency room now heads to the governor's desk for further consideration. more »

Statement from State Sen. Gary Byrne

State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) made the following statement regarding Senate Bill 442, which will retain language around consent and fetal development more »

Sen. Walker welcomes local students to Statehouse 4/22/2025

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – State Sen. Greg Walker (R-Columbus) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »

Sen. Crider welcomes local students to Statehouse 4/22/2025

STATEHOUSE (April 22, 2025) – State Sen. Michael Crider (R-Greenfield) welcomed the following local students to the Statehouse who served as Senate pages in March and April. more »