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Bartholomew County farm honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2024) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Hancock County farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2024) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

RELEASE: Local farms honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2024) – Area legislators are recognizing the latest local recipients of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Clark County farm honored with Hoosier Homestead Award

STATEHOUSE (March 25, 2024) – State Sen. Chris Garten (R-Charlestown) and State Rep. Karen Engleman (R-Georgetown) are recognizing the latest local recipient of the Hoosier Homestead Award, which recognizes farms owned and maintained by the same family for 100 years or more. more »

Messmer Report: Maintaining fair elections in Indiana

This year, the Indiana General Assembly passed several new laws aimed to further protect our elections, including House Enrolled Act 1133. more »

Senate President Pro Tem Rodric Bray (R-Martinsville) made the following statement today regarding the passing of State Sen. Jean Breaux (D-Indianapolis):

STATEHOUSE (March 20, 2024) – "I was saddened to hear of Sen. Jean Breaux’s passing. I know I speak for my caucus when I say she will be sorely missed. She has long been a fierce advocate for her district and always a lovely colleague with whom I truly enjoyed working. Our thoughts and prayers are with her loved ones during this difficult time." more »

Leising celebrates National Agriculture Day

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), chair of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, is joining other stakeholders in celebrating Tuesday, March 19 as National Agriculture Day. more »

Leising welcomes local students to the Statehouse

State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) welcomes Everton Elementary students to the Statehouse Tuesday, March 19. more »

Leising: Bill protecting Indiana land signed into law

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) that protects farmland and land around military bases in Indiana from adversarial nations was signed into law by Gov. Eric Holcomb. more »

Statement from State Sen. Scott Alexander

State Sen. Scott Alexander (R-Muncie) made the following statement today in response to the severe weather damage in Senate District 26 more »