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Statement from State Sen. Dan Dernulc 5/28/2025

State Sen. Dan Dernulc (R-Highland) made the following statement regarding the ceremonial signing of House Enrolled Act 1095: more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Supporting Hoosier Veterans

It is always important to show gratitude to those who served our great nation, and here in Indiana we support our veterans in a number of ways. This includes no income taxes on military pay; college, career training and employment support; problem solving courts specific for veterans; and veteran service officers in every county. more »

Leising: Grain indemnity bill ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2025) — A bill authored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to provide more protection for farmers through the Indiana Grain Indemnity Fund was ceremonially signed into law yesterday by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Leising: Equine dentistry bill ceremonially signed into law

STATEHOUSE (May 22, 2025) — A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg) to increase accessibility to teeth floating services for race horses was ceremonially signed into law yesterday by Gov. Mike Braun. more »

Alting celebrates Delphi Lions Club 75th anniversary

Alting celebrates Delphi Lions Club 75th anniversary

State Sen. Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) celebrated the 75th anniversary of the Delphi Lions Club during a ceremony on Wednesday, May 21. more »

Raatz Roundup: The importance of a secure border

(May 21, 2025) I joined several legislators from Indiana and Texas to tour the U.S. border last fall. It was an eye-opening experience, and I am thankful for the work this current administration in Washington has done to essentially close the border. At the time of our visit, arranged by Texas State Representative Tim Oliverson, the November election was over and crossings had slowed dramatically. Texas State police have done an exceptional job and take pride in securing the border. more »

Raatz Roundup: A changing economy made state budget cuts necessary

(May 16, 2025) Near the end of the legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly received a troubling revenue forecast predicting a $2.5 billion dollar revenue shortfall. That means our fiscal staff updated their predictions for how much revenue we would bring in over the next two years and their new prediction was $2.5 billion dollars less than the previous prediction. A budget shortfall is different than a budget deficit because a shortfall only considers predicted revenue rather than actual revenue and spending. more »

Statehouse Spotlight with Sen. Schmitt: Helping Hoosier Farmers with Property Tax Relief

During the 2025 legislative session, the Indiana General Assembly passed a law to give Hoosier farmers property tax relief. more »

Leising: North Decatur Fourth Graders Visit Statehouse

NORTH DECATUR FOURTH GRADERS VISIT STATEHOUSE: Fourth graders from North Decatur Elementary School recently toured the Statehouse, where they learned about the role of their state senator, Jean Leising (R-Oldenburg), the Indiana General Assembly, the Indiana Supreme Court and more. Students also had the opportunity to ask questions about state government. more »