Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding Gov. Braun's extension of the suspension of Indiana's sales tax and excise tax on gas: more »
STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Gary Byrne (R-Byrneville) that fights illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today. more »
STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Liz Brown (R-Fort Wayne) to crack down on illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law today by Gov. Mike Braun. more »
STATEHOUSE (June 2, 2026) — A bill co-authored by State Sen. Eric Koch (R-Bedford) that addresses illegal immigration in Indiana was ceremonially signed into law by the governor today. more »
With electronic devices and social media now part of our daily lives, I believe it's important for big tech companies to ensure children are safe from addictive features on their websites and apps. more »
Over the past year, the Indiana Department of Education and the Indiana State Board of Education have been working to create a new system to grade schools that embodies and communicates to the public how a school performs in the many areas essential to student success. more »
STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2026) — A bill authored by State Sen. Blake Doriot (R-Goshen) that updates requirements for the towing of motor vehicles in the manufacturing process was ceremonially signed into law by the governor at the annual RV Power Breakfast in Elkhart on Thursday, May 21. more »
As a member of the Senate Committee on Education and Career Development, I've discussed several bills during my time in the Senate aimed at ensuring Hoosier students and adults get the education they need for the career path they want to pursue for a successful future. more »
As we approach Memorial Day weekend, it is important to remember that Memorial Day is not just a day off work to have cookouts and picnics. It is a day to pay tribute to the men and women who served our country and gave the ultimate sacrifice. more »
State Sen. Jim Tomes (R-Wadesville) joins other state and local officials at the groundbreaking of the new Consolidated Grain and Barge Corporation soybean facility expansion at the Ports of Indiana-Mount Vernon. more »
